The primary role of Newcastle University Library is to support the teaching and learning of the University. However, there are a number of reciprocal schemes and arrangements meaning Alumni, Staff and Students of other Higher Education Institutions plus members of the public can apply for access or membership.

Newcastle University and King's College Durham Alumni - please refer to "I am a graduate of Newcastle University - can I join the Library?" below.

Students and staff from other HE institutions - please refer to "I study or work at another University, can I use Newcastle University Library?" below.

Members of the public - we welcome applications from members of the public to join Newcastle University Library there are two types of membership available, Community Individual and Consultation.  

• Community Individual Membership costs £50 per year and allows you to borrow 8 general loan items, please complete the online application form: https://bit.ly/IndividualNclLib
• Consultation membership is free but is reference only, please complete the online application form: https://bit.ly/ConsultationNclLib

Please note that in accordance with publishers' licences, access to most electronic resources are restricted to current Newcastle University Staff and Students. Community and Consultation smartcards are for access to the University library during desk services opening hours only, they do not open night doors on campus or give overnight library access.  Community Individual and Consultation membership does not guarantee automatic renewal and a new application must be made every year.

Visitor access: Unless your visit is part of an open day or open event, individual walk-in visitors' to the Philip Robinson or Walton Library must have pre-arranged a visitors pass by contacting us via Library Help or calling the Philip Robinson Library or Walton Library at least two days prior to your planned visit.  If you wish to use the University Library on more than one occasion, membership of the University Library will be required.

Visitor passes and Community and Consultation smartcards are for access to the University library during desk services opening hours only, they do not open night doors on campus or give overnight library access.  Due to security arrangements, evening and weekend access to the Walton Library, based inside the medical school, is not possible (it is ONLY for Newcastle University staff and students)