The University Library lends different numbers of books to different categories of reader.
Items borrowed by current University staff and students auto renew and will not be requested over the Easter and Christmas vacation. Items may be requested over the summer vacation.
Some categories of reader may use the Library for reference only and may not borrow books.
To view your current loans, log in to iDiscover and go to My Account.
If you have 2 or more overdue requests your card will be blocked from borrowing at any Library until the requested items are returned.
Category | Borrowing rights |
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Cambridge MAs (not working for University of Cambridge) |
20 books for 8 weeks (automatic renewals until end of UL registration) £1 for overdue requested items. Card will be blocked from borrowing at any Cambridge library if there are 2 or more overdue requests on your account. Once the requested items are returned, the block will be removed. |
Fellows of Colleges; College Teaching Officers |
20 books for 4 weeks (automatic renewals until end of UL registration)
Card will be blocked from borrowing at any Cambridge library if there are 2 or more overdue requests on your account. Once the requested items are returned, the block will be removed. |
Former Post-Doc | Reading access only |
Graduate Students (University of Cambridge) |
20 books for 4 weeks (automatic renewals until end of UL registration)
Card will be blocked from borrowing at any Cambridge library if there are 2 or more overdue requests on your account. Once the requested items are returned, the block will be removed. |
Non-Resident BA (incl. Cert & Diploma holders) | Reading access only |
Ordinands at Cambridge Theological Colleges |
10 books for 2 weeks (automatic renewals until end of UL registration)
Card will be blocked from borrowing at any Cambridge library if there are 2 or more overdue requests on your account. Once the requested items are returned, the block will be removed. |
Undergraduates (University of Cambridge) |
10 books for 1 week (automatic renewals until end of UL registration)
Card will be blocked from borrowing at any Cambridge library if there are 2 or more overdue requests on your account. Once the requested items are returned, the block will be removed. |
University of Cambridge Visiting Scholars and Visiting Fellows |
20 books for 8 weeks (automatic renewals until end of UL registration)
Card will be blocked from borrowing at any Cambridge library if there are 2 or more overdue requests on your account. Once the requested items are returned, the block will be removed. |
University Staff (Officers, Research and Assistant staff) |
20 books for 4 weeks (automatic renewals until end of UL registration)
Card will be blocked from borrowing at any Cambridge library if there are 2 or more overdue requests on your account. Once the requested items are returned, the block will be removed. |
Institute of Continuing Education - Postgraduate |
20 books for 8 weeks (automatic renewals until end of UL registration)
Card will be blocked from borrowing at any Cambridge library if there are 2 or more overdue requests on your account. Once the requested items are returned, the block will be removed. |
Institute of Continuing Education - Undergraduate |
10 books for 2 weeks (automatic renewals until end of UL registration)
Card will be blocked from borrowing at any Cambridge library if there are 2 or more overdue requests on your account. Once the requested items are returned, the block will be removed. |
Academic staff from non-UK universities | Reading access only, including Special Collections materials. |
Academic staff from UK universities | Reading access only, including Special Collections materials. |
Anglia Ruskin Students | Reading access only, including Special Collections materials. |
Postgraduates (taught) from non-UK universities | Reading access only. Admitted if requested by formal letter from university tutor or if applying under the Private Researcher status. |
Postgraduates (taught) from UK universities | Reading access only, including Special Collections materials. |
Research students from non-UK universities | Reading access only, including Special Collections materials. |
Research students from UK universities | Reading access only, including Special Collections materials. |
Undergraduates from non-UK Universities (Cambridge term time) | Reading access only, including Special Collections materials. |
Undergraduates from UK & Irish universities (SCONUL Vacation Access Scheme) | Vacation reading acess only. Reading access only, including Special Collections materials. |
Business / Commercial Researcher | Reading access only, including Special Collections materials. |
Private Researcher | Reading access only, including Special Collections materials. |
Study school students | Reading access only, including Special Collections materials. |