Alumni access to the library
Arts & Social Sciences Library closure
The Arts & Social Sciences Library is currently closed whilst we create some new spaces on the ground floor. From Monday 15 September the Day Reader Scheme is suspended and we will only be processing applications for SCONUL band A, B and C while we prioritise study space for our own staff and students. Please contact lib-access@bristol.ac.uk if you have urgent need for access to our collections.
University of Bristol graduates can continue to make use of our print collections with a Graduate Visitor Card (free) or with a Graduate Borrowing Card (£60).
Graduate Visitor Card (free)
For continued access to the library, apply for 3 years of reading and reference access. This will allow you to:
- Access to the Wills Memorial Library
- Access the Education Library (until September 2025, when the Arts and Social Sciences Library will reopen for use)
- Request books from other libraries for consultation in the Education Library
- Use our free wifi on your own device and these freely available research resources. You will not be able to use our PCs, printers or full range of eResources
- Use our visitor access PC to view a small range of electronic resources
To apply:
- Download and complete the Graduate Visitor Card form 2024 (Office document, 35kB)
- Send it to lib-access@bristol.ac.uk with a recent, colour, ID photograph of yourself as a .jpeg attachment (to passport-standards: see Photo instructions (PDF, 288kB))
Processing times may vary (at least 10 working days), please see your application receipt for details on current waiting times and use the Day Reader Pass to access the library whilst you wait.
Graduate Borrower Card (£60 per year)
If you need to borrow books, apply for a paid Graduate Borrower Card.
- Access to the Wills Memorial Library
- Access to the Education Library (until September 2025, when the Arts and Social Sciences Library will reopen for use)
- Request books from other libraries for consultation
- Borrow up to 20 books simultaneously
- Use our free wifi on your own device and these freely available research resources. You will not be able to use our PCs, printers or full range of eResources
- Use our visitor access PC to view a small range of electronic resources
To apply:
- Download and complete the Graduate Borrower Card form 2024 (Office document, 36kB)
- Send it to lib-access@bristol.ac.uk with a recent, colour, ID photograph of yourself as jpeg attachment (to passport-standards, see Photo instructions (PDF, 288kB))
Processing times may vary (at least 10 working days), please see your application receipt for details on current waiting times and use the Day Reader Pass to access the library whilst you wait.
Preparing for your visit
How to check if the book you need is available. How to confirm that you will be able to access it.