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Date of your first / next visit: *

Day

Month

Year

I understand that my library card does not grant remote access to electronic resources *

I understand

Remote access to electronic resources is issued via departments, to current members of the University.

Have you had a Cambridge University Library card before? *

Yes: Active

Yes: Expired

No / Don't know

Library card barcode (if known - 5 character code beginning with V)

Do you have a blue University of Cambridge card? *

Yes: Active

Yes: Expired

No

If you are joining the University and have not received your card, please contact your card representative.

Barcode (on the back of your blue University card - 5 character code beginning with V) *

If you are a current member of the University, renew your blue University card by contacting your College/Department Card Representative. To enquire about your library account, email us on: registration@lib.cam.ac.uk

Are you a University of Cambridge alum or fellow? *

Yes, former student

Yes, former postdoc / fellow / emeritus

Yes, life fellow (e.g. Clare Hall)

Yes, titular honorand

No

Which College?

(if applicable)

What was your name when you were awarded a titular honorary degree?

What was your name whilst you were a student at Cambridge?

Are you a current member of another University in the British Isles? *

Yes

No

Which University? *

Are you an undergraduate, postgraduate or staff? *

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Staff

Do any of the following apply to you? *

If more than one applies, select the first option from the list. You will be prompted to upload supporting documentation on the next page.

Person employed through the University of Cambridge, College or recognized Institution engaged in teaching, research or administration but not the holder of a University office (5.4)

Visiting scholar/student invited by a Cambridge University department or college for a fixed term to use their facilities (5.4)

Patrons granted special permission by the Librarian/Syndicate (5.5 / other)

Medical Library member (NHS)

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

British Library cardholder (for UL / Electronic Legal Deposit access until 28 February 2026)

None of the above

How long would you like the card for? *

One week temporary card (free of charge, once in a twelve month period)

One month (£5)

Six Months (£15)

One Year (£30)

Three Years (£90)

How long would you like to renew your card for? *

One week temporary card (free of charge, once in a twelve month period)

One month (£5)

Six Months (£15)

One Year (£30)

Three Years (£90)

Are you part of a Spring / Summer programme or study school in Cambridge? *

Yes

No

Name of programme or study school *

To ensure efficient service during busy periods, study school students must be registered as a group, through their programme coordinators. Please complete the Study School Registration form.

Please select *

Full access: Collect your library card at the University Library in person

eLD printing access only: Request Electronic Legal Deposit items to be printed and posted to your UK address (no library card)

If you choose ELD Printing access only, you can change your mind at a later date. Email registration@lib.cam.ac.uk and attach a photo of yourself for us to print on your card.

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