If your research is very specialised you may wish to use additional libraries, or maybe there is a library nearer to your home or to where you are on placement.. On this page you will find details of how to do this and some of the resources available via other libraries.
SCONUL Access Scheme
Not all libraries are open to user from other institutions. Always check the SCONUL website for the latest information
Libraries NOT currently available through SCONUL:- Dublin City University, Imperial College, London, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Royal Horticultural Society, St Mary's University College, Belfast University of Limerick, University of Suffolk.
Middlesex University is a member of the SCONUL Access scheme.
You can request access to other university libraries free of charge online at the link below.
SCONUL Access is a scheme which allows many university library users to use study spaces or books and journals at other libraries which belong to the scheme. Some library users may be able to borrow print books from other libraries too.
Information for Cambridge and Leeds based students on accessing other libraries
Eduroam is a free, global Wi-Fi service for students and University staff. Eduroam can be used to access the internet at many other universities in the UK and around the world. Visitors from other universities can also connect to it at Middlesex University.
To connect to Eduroam, you’ll need:
The British Library provides access to their collection of doctoral theses via their Electronic Theses Online Service: EThOS.
You may apply for a reading pass to access the reading rooms at the British Library at St Pancras. Prior to your visit you must conduct a literature search and have investigated other methods of accessing items.
Application forms are available from The British Library website.
The British Library Public Catalogue is at http://catalogue.bl.uk/
PLEASE BE AWARE much of the British Library material is not held at the main British Library but at warehouses off site so make sure you search the website before visiting!
For most students this is reference and study access, but you may also be able to borrow books. Please follow the SCONUL access instructions to check your membership entitlements.