As a member of the public, you have reference-only access to both Aldham Robarts Library and Avril Robarts Library. To access our library resources, you will need to provide photographic proof of identification, such as a driving licence or passport, and adhere to our Library Regulations. For more information, please visit our ‘Entry to the library’ page.
As a member of the public, you’re able to apply for a membership to our libraries. The membership will give you limited borrowing access for education or research purposes. The annual fee for access is £50 (plus VAT) if you are:
- an LJMU graduate
- a student of any university outside the Merseyside area, but a Merseyside resident
- a member of the public with a genuine need to use the libraries
The annual membership allows you to borrow up to five standard loan items at any one time and place up to five reservations. Access is to the Aldham Robarts Library and the Avril Robarts Library only. The membership does not enable you to access our computing facilities.
Apply for a membership
Want to apply for an LJMU Individual External Library Membership? Please visit the Hub at one of our libraries, with the following:
We will contact you when your card is ready for collection. On collection you’ll be given a username and password that will allow you to place reservations and check your borrower record via Library Discover.
LJMU Library Services is a member of Liverpool Libraries Together – a collaboration between six libraries, including: the University of Liverpool, Liverpool Hope University and Liverpool City Libraries.
Our aim is to provide access to library facilities throughout Liverpool for those involved in learning and research.
We offer a walk-in service where visitors can access our electronic resources. Using this service, you can access a number of e-journals and databases (where licensing agreements allow). Access to this service is provided on a dedicated PC (one at Aldham Robarts Library and one at Avril Robarts Library).
How you can use this service:
- Please read the Walk-in Access Acceptable Use Policy
- Please book in advance via Ask the Library (online chat service)
- We can offer you an introductory session (Monday to Friday) with 24 hours’ notice
- A basic help guide is available
- Bring photo ID and proof of address
- Complete and sign a copy of the Walk-in Access Registration Form each time you visit
- Printing facilities are not available
