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Visitor information

We offer several options if you want to visit the NTU Libraries and access resources as a member of the public.

Assessment period: No visitor access

21 April 2025 - 30 May 2025

During this time there will be no visitor access to the library. This includes day visitors, Associate Members, SCONUL visitors and NTU Alumni.

These dates cover the NTU assessment period and restrictions are in place to maximise the number of study spaces available for NTU students.

Types of membership

We currently offer three different types of membership if you wish to visit and access material from the NTU Libraries.

Day Visitors – Reference

  • Day Visitor status entitles you to visit NTU Library for up to 12 days during an academic year.

Associate Member – Reference

  • Costs £25 per year.
  • There is no limit on the number of visits.

Associate Member – Borrowing

  • Costs £50 per year.
  • You may loan up to four print items at any time.
  • There is no limit on the number of visits.

How to apply for membership

Applications can be made by people aged 16 and over. Day visitors and NTU Alumni can register their account online in advance of their first visit to a Library.

On your first visit, you must provide identification that includes photographic identification, proof of address, and proof of your date of birth.

We accept the following forms of identification:

  • Photographic
  • Passport
  • National ID Card
  • Driving Licence
  • NUS / University / College card
  • Work ID
  • Bus pass
  • Gym Membership
  • Bank statement or utility bill (within last three months)
  • Birth certificate

For Alumni users, if you have evidence of your study with NTU please bring it with you as it will speed up the process. If you do not, please note we will need to validate your record with the Alumni office before your registration can be completed.

Information for other types of visitors

NTU staff or students who wish to bring in visitors or groups should notify us in advance. Otherwise, visitors will need to complete the process stated above.

If you would like to bring your children into the Library, please talk to staff on the reception desk who will be happy to help, although we maintain the right to refuse entry if appropriate. Children must be supervised at all times during their visit.

As a member of another university library, you may be eligible for external membership under a reciprocal scheme, such as SCONUL access or Vacation Access. Please enquire at your own university library for details.

When you become a member, we will issue you with a swipe card. This allows you access to NTU Library during full service hours. Please bring it with you on each visit.

If you are not eligible to become an external member, you will be able to sign in as a library visitor instead.

Things to consider

  • Visiting users are permitted access to NTU Library facilities only during full service hours, please contact the Library for more information.
  • You are required to treat library staff, other users, and library facilities with respect and courtesy, and to comply with requests or instructions from staff.
  • If accompanied by a child under the age of 16 you are responsible for supervising their behaviour at all times during the visit.
  • If you are aged 16-18 you will need to have your visitor application form countersigned by your parent / guardian / school.
  • Visiting users are not authorised to use NTU PCs, even if another user makes their logon details known to you.