Visit us

Alumni or retired staff members who live in the UK are eligible for free membership of the Library, find out what benefits you can expect as a member and how to become a member.

Members of the public are welcome to visit the Library for reference use of printed items, and to use the study space. All Library users are expected to abide by the Library regulations.

You can apply for a visitor pass for one year using the online Visitor Access Request form (unavailable during exam restrictions).

You will need to bring a valid photo ID and confirmation email to the Library Welcome Desk on level one of the Library, where staff can set up your access.

At certain times of the year visitor access will be restricted to prioritise use for University of Surrey students, so please always check our website in advance of any visit, or give us a call on +44 (0)1483 689235.

We are a member of SCONUL Access, a reciprocal borrowing and access scheme for staff and students at participating higher education libraries in the UK and Ireland. You will need to apply via SCONUL to use this scheme.

Once you have SCONUL access (Band A, B or C),  you can use the Visitor Access Request form to request access. You will only be able to complete your registration with us during staffed service hours, so please check these before your visit. Please ensure you bring your SCONUL confirmation letter and your student card from your home institution on your first visit to us. 

If you have SCONUL Band R access, you are only eligible for a 1 year Visitor Pass (not a SCONUL card) and visitor restrictions will apply.

University of Surrey staff and students are automatically members of the Library. When you start your studies/job you will be issued with a campus card that provides access to the Library and allows you to borrow our resources.