Library
Membership
This page is about library membership for York St John Alumni and members of the public. Use of the Library is free for all current York St John University staff and students.
We welcome York St John Alumni and members of the public who wish to have access to the library’s print collections at our York Campus.
The information below tells you how to apply and details the benefits of membership.
For information on resources available to students at our partner institutions, to external borrowers, and to members of the general public, visit our Partners and externals page.
Applying for membership
You will need to visit us in person at the Information Services desk on the Ground Floor of the Library.
Unfortunately we cannot offer library membership to persons under the age of 18.
Please make sure you bring the following:
- Proof of identity (for example, passport or driving licence)
- Proof of address (for example, utility bill)
- Membership fee
You will also need a current email address in order to receive notifications about your library account.
Membership prices
Category | Time period | Price per time period | Item borrowing limit |
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Alumni* | 12 months | Free | 10 |
Members of the public | 12 months | £30 | 10 |
SCONUL members | Until the end of your studies | Free | 10 |
*Please note that Alumni Library membership is distinct from membership of the University’s Alumni Society.
Using the library
Registered Alumni, members of the public and SCONUL members can borrow up to 10 items at any one time. All loanable and eligible items are available for an initial 2 week period. See our borrowing pages for further information. Please note that we are not able to offer Interlibrary Loans to York St John Alumni, SCONUL borrowers from other institutions or other external borrowers.
Please take particular care to note an item's due date of return around University vacations and closure dates, as this may affect the usual loan period.
External borrowers and alumni are not able to print on demand on campus. Printing can be provided by Print Services by emailing a document to printservices@yorksj.ac.uk. There is a minimum £2 printing spend. We aim to complete printing within 1 business day.
Fines
Fines are payable for items returned late. You can continue to borrow if your fines remain below £10. However, fines of £10 or above will prevent borrowing.
Fines are charged at £1.00 per day for books. Emails are sent out before due dates are reached to remind you when items are due for return.
You can pay fines by visiting the Information Services desk in person or by paying online.