University of London

Birkbeck/Institute of Education/LSE/UCL

Check the admission to the library webpages before your visit.

• Student/staff ID must be shown (cards must be valid and have an expiry date)
• UG students will be required to show confirmation of status ( University of London UG Access Form (pdf; 64kb) ) if details of their status and expiry date are not on the card.

Please note: To apply for membership, Birkbeck staff and PG applicants must bring a valid SCONUL Access approval email (printout or proof via e-device is acceptable) and their ID cards. Birkbeck UG students must bring the University of London UG Access Form (pdf; 64kb)   and their ID card.

All other University of London colleges

• You can apply immediately on arrival at the Library
• Student/staff ID must be shown (cards must be valid and have an expiry date)
• UG students will be required to show confirmation of status ( University of London UG Access Form (pdf; 64kb) ) if details of their status and expiry date are not on the card.

Students doing a course at SOAS as part of their degree should apply to the SOAS Registry.

Please note that University of London International students will need to produce a valid UoL Photo ID with an expiry date in order to be considered for membership.

To obtain a membership form you can:

• Download as a PDF file   (you will need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat to view).
• Pick one up from the Membership Desk in the Library
• Request one by e-mail readerservices@soas.ac.uk