Library & information services
   

Information for visitors

L&IS welcomes visitors to the Library. Visitors can access Library stock for reference purposes and are able to use the Library photocopying facilities, following the copyright regulations displayed next to each photocopier.

 Factsheet 05: External membership (pdf - 166kb) will give you further information about the services available to visitors and to those interested in taking out an L&IS membership.

Access to electronic resources

Most of our electronic information sources, such as online databases and electronic journals are not accessible to visitors, either when they visit the Library or via this website.

However, if you go to our useful websites page, you will be able to view our collection of useful internet links for different subject areas.

Eduroam

If you are from an institution that is participating in the Eduroam service, you may be able to use your laptop in the Library to connect to the internet via the wifi. Please check the IT Help Centre site for more information at https://unity2.tees.ac.uk/helpcentre/public/pages/default.aspx.

Information for SCONUL access scheme members

Teesside University is a member of the SCONUL access scheme. It is a co-operative venture between most of the higher education libraries in the UK. It enables university staff, postgraduate research students, part-time, distance learners and placement students to borrow material from other university libraries in addition to their home library. In addition there is a provision for full-time students to use other libraries on a reference only basis. For further information check the SCONUL access scheme website. For further information on the services available to SCONUL access scheme members at Teesside University, look at our  Factsheet 116: Using other libraries (pdf - 179kb).

Inspire NE

Can I use the Library as a member of the public?

Yes. You can pay to join the Library as an external member (Abode Acrobat icon Factsheet 5 - External Membership (pdf - 166kb) has more details). You can also use the Library for references purposes through the Inspire NE scheme.

What is the Inspire NE Scheme?

Inspire is a developing nation-wide scheme that enables learners and potential learners to access public, academic, national and many other libraries. The scheme is open to all who may benefit from it. NE Inspire is the scheme operating in the north east of England. Please see http://lis.tees.ac.uk/inspire for more details.

What can I access through the Inspire NE Scheme?

As a minimum, libraries will provide reference access to hard copy materials.

How can I find out if other libraries have materials I am interested in through this scheme?

The following URL may help you: http://findit.apollo.titaninternet.co.uk/.

How to I register for the Inspire NE Scheme?

Access is by referral from your "home" library. You will be issued with a passport that will be required as ID when you access other libraries operating within the scheme.

Access to other libraries

You may be able to access resources in other libraries. See details on our Links to other libraries web pages or our  Factsheet 116: Using other libraries (pdf - 179kb).