Suspension of new alumni library membership, Monday 21 September 2026 - Friday 9 October 2026
During the start of the new academic year we are unable to accept new applications for alumni membership of the library, as we need to prioritise our new and returning students.
If you would like to join the library as an alumni member, this will need to be completed before 16:30 Friday 18 September 2026, alternatively please apply after 10:00 Monday 12 October 2026.
Information for alumni
We welcome back our alumni to re-join the library.
What you need
- To have qualified at undergraduate or postgraduate level with us.
- Your UoB number, if possible.
- To have a clear UoB library account (no outstanding books or fines).
- Proof of your home address.
For more information about the registration process, and what your access will provide, please see our visitor access page.
Types of membership
- Standard membership - Free, 1 year, renewable annually, no borrowing allowed.
- Borrower membership - £35, 1 year, renewable annually, borrow up to 4 books.
Note: Inter-Library Loan and IT facilities are not accessible to alumni. However, some of our online resources are now available to members who are visiting the library in person. Please see our our information for visitors page for more details. Our Subject Librarians have selected some useful free scholarly resources that are available off campus (see below).
Useful free information resources
Subject specific resources
- Archaeology
- Computing and Engineering
- Education
- Environment
- Health and Medicine
- Law
- Management and Economics
- Social Sciences
Alumni access to Business & Management e-resources
If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact our team. You can also read our Website Accessibility Statement.