Services for external readers and external borrowers

External readers

All external readers and borrowers may use:

• Star (the Library catalogue)
• Microform reader/printers where available
• DVD and video players where available
• Self-service photocopiers. If you are a student from another University, you may purchase copy cards VAT-free upon production of your Union or Library card. All other external readers and borrowers will be charged VAT.

External borrowers

The following additional services are available to external borrowers:

Borrowing

• Users entitled to an external Library Card may borrow up to five books at a time, for a period of one week at a time from the Western Bank, St. George's and Health Sciences sites of the University Library
• All items may be renewed an unlimited number of times unless required by another borrower. Renewals can be made by telephone to the Renewals Hotline (0114 222-7201) or via My Account on Star (you will need a PIN to enable you to access your Library account. This can be obtained at Library service points)

InterLibrary Request Service

• You may use the InterLibrary Request Service to place an inter-library loan request or to obtain a photocopy of a document, by purchasing a sticker

Special Collections and Archives

• Items from the Special Collections (reference use only) may be made available to registered external borrowers, subject to the approval of the Head of Special Collections, Jacky Hodgson, (email: lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk)
• Anyone wishing to consult any of the Library Archives must always approach the Head of Special Collections, Jacky Hodgson (email: lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk) in the first instance
• Enquiries relating to the National Fairground Archive should be addressed to the Research Director, Professor Vanessa Toulmin (telephone 0114 222-7231 or email fairground@sheffield.ac.uk)

Access to electronic resources

Electronic resources delivered via the campus network are not generally available to external readers and borrowers. This is because:

• Access to the campus network is restricted to University staff and students
• Access to some electronic library resources is restricted by licence to University staff and students

However, the Eduroam service does permit visitors from other Eduroam registered institutions to access their home institutions's electronic resources remotely via the wireless network on the University of Sheffield campus. Users will need a portable computer with an enabled wireless adaptor.

External borrowers and readers can access many of the electronic journals from the University's portfolio via dedicated computers based in Western Bank Library, St. George's Library and the Health Sciences Library. See 'Access to electronic journals' in the Quick links box for full details.

Further information

If you are mobility impaired or have additional support requirements please see Services for users with additional support requirements. If you feel you will require extensive assistance please call in advance to discuss your needs.

If you are travelling at some distance it is advisable to confirm Opening hours.

For further information on external access please ring (0114) 222-7204 or email library@sheffield.ac.uk