A wide range of services are avaialble to online and remotely based students, including use of our document supply services for non-licenced or unavailable items, including a scanning and email service (Get it for Me). Students can also make requests via Get it for Me for original purchases (where these are available in the required format). We are also able to isse SCONUL Access for use of local academic Libraries elsehwere in the UK. For details, please see the introduction below and see tabs shown above. Please contact the online Librarian for further off-campus advice on Library services.
SCONUL Access is a scheme allowing UoL Library members physical access to reciprocal UK University Libraries.
You can obtain a SCONUL approval email either by completing the SCONUL online form, or request this from any of our Libraries (in Liverpool). You can then present your SCONUL approval email at the local academic Library you wish to use (the relevant Libraries must be participants of the scheme).
For further information about SCONUL please see https://libanswers.liverpool.ac.uk/faq/49479
If you require a campus ID card (used to gain entry to Library buildings, avoiding the need to register for a day pass etc.) you should email studentenq@liv.ac.uk with your request (note - online students with KOL should make their request for a UoL ID card to their student support team via the student portal).
Please include your student ID number when requesting a card. Please follow instructions provided by student services when requesting a card.
If you would like to use the My Liverpool App to access campus Library services and your loaning and other Library records, including physical loaning using the app please see this page - also see the 'Physical borrowing' tab above. For further advice on use of the App please contact your Librarian.
If you wish to obtain an NUS (National Union of Students) card (which can be used for some discounts at NUS affiliated stores), please contact the Student Guild at University of Liverpool via their Web pages http://www.liverpoolguild.org/
Also see the Library's 'Getting Started' guide providing an overview of physical and campus Library services and apps.
Our document supply service ('Get it For Me') is available for online students, providing a digital copy of unavailable items via email or in print delivered to your home address. Please note, the Library is unable to mail/post print copies overseas. Note on 1st use of GIFM you will need to check and submit a profile, when asked for the expiry date shown on your ID card, you can supply this if shown on your white ID/campus smartcard, if you don't have an ID card either check your registration documents for a programme end date, or contact the Online Librarian for advice.
You are advised to initially contact your Librarian with your required publication details, the librarian can then advise on any readily available options, then provide you with support for use of our document supply service in the event the item is unavailable.
Also note - online students are not required to register for physical Library borrowing to use Get it For Me, this service does not require UK residency and is available to overseas based users.
Physical borrowing for the Library's collections oncampus is avaiable for online and remotely based students resident in UK during studies, please see Library Services for online and remote users (SwayGuide).
For Leisure reading, Fiction, Streaming, Audio-Visual and Wellbeing collections (including LGBT+, BAME and related collections) please see our leisure collection Library Guide.
Alumni/ graduates of the University can apply for ongoing access to borrow physical items (this borrowing option requires UK residency), please note, this category of membership does not provide some wider inter-Library/document supply services.
For other alumni services including access to some electronic alumni databases such as Emerald and JSTOR, please see the alumni guide.
Alumni can also access drop-in access to our full Library E-Resources, if you are travelling from a distance you are advised to discuss your visit before hand with the relevant Library.
Also see the Library's 'Getting Started' guide providing an overview of physical and campus Library services and apps.
The library works with the University Disability Support Team in helping support students with additional needs. Library staff aim to ensure that students with additional support requirements are able to make full use of the Library facilities. In order to take full advantage of all the Library's resources and services it is important to make yourself known to Library staff as soon as possible after starting your course.
If you are unable to use a digital textbook and require an alternative format for accessibility reasons support is available to seek an alternative format. For campus-delivered programmes, please visit the Library Disability Support Assistance page and see contact details for the accessible texts team.
For KOL-based programmes, please contact student support shown in your student portal.
For any further textbook issues, or ongoing difficulties please contact or schedule a consultation with the Online Librarian to discuss your needs.
Please also see Library Disability Support Assistance including advice for physical Library buildings and campus services.
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