Answered By: Karina Forrest
Last Updated: Apr 03, 2024     Views: 3926

Newcastle University Library supports the teaching and learning of the University in the first instance, however reference facilities are offered to sixth form schools and sixth form colleges in the North East of England through the work of our Education Outreach Team.  A level students can access the library's wide range of information resources as well as use the library's study spaces during Desk Services opening hours.  

Please be aware that due to security arrangements, evening and weekend access to the Walton Library, based inside the medical school, is not possible.  Library rules and regulations are available here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/library/rules-and-regulations failure to adhere to them could result in the removal of an individual's access.  

Library access is not available for sixth form members at any University Library site during the University exam and revision periods or self service hours (which includes Bank Holidays and University closure days).                                   

Revision and exam dates for academic year 2023/2024 are; January 1st-19th and April 22nd-May 31st.                                                  Self Service Dates are; December 23rd - January 1st and March 31st.
 
How to apply: 

Print out and complete the attached application form. Printed application forms must be verified and signed by a teacher or school librarian. Please bring the completed form to the Philip Robinson Library along with one of the following forms of ID:

  • school badge & lanyard
  • school journal/homework planner

We cannot process applications without a completed and verified application form accompanied by appropriate ID, please do not attend the library in the first instance without these.  Any schools without lanyards or planners must contact the University library in advance of pupil application to organise another appropriate form of identification and verification.

Once you have been accepted for membership, you must look after your library card as you would a credit card, it is yours and for your individual use only.  The University Library operates a strict no card no entry policy during term time, photographs or screencaps are not acceptable.  Lost sixth form access cards will be replaced ONLY on production of valid school ID (see above)