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Staff

All members of University staff are welcome to join the LRC.

To join

You will need your University username and password to join. This will be automatically generated when you accept your post.

You will also need your Staff Campus Card. This can be collected from the Human Resources Office.

To register with the LRC:

  • Fill in the Staff application form (PDF)
  • Bring it and your Campus Card to the LRC during office hours (09:00 - 17:30 Monday – Thursday, 10:00 – 17:30 Fridays)
  • Please bring your contract with you if you are on a fixed-term contract

You will receive borrowing rights immediately if you register during office hours.

Your membership is not transferrable and you will be responsible for all items borrowed using it and any associated fines which may result from their late return.

How many items can I borrow?

You will be able to borrow 5 items. Standard loan items will be issued for 6 weeks. For more information see our Borrowing pages.

Using self-service features on the catalogue

You can login to your account on the LRC catalogue to renew loans, place holds and access your LRC Record. To do this you will need to enter your University username and a PIN which will be given to you on registration.

E-resources

You can access our online resources using your University username and password - see E-resources for further information.