Registrations and renewals are available to those who would like to visit the Library in person.
Current students of University of Cambridge:
All new students at Cambridge are automatically registered at the University Library. Your blue University card can be used to access the library and borrow books.
Current University of Cambridge staff and visitors:
Please note that you may need to bring some supporting documentation on your first visit, see ‘Eligibility’ for full details. If you are unsure if your card is activated or have other enquiries about your Library membership, please email registration@lib.cam.ac.uk.
Alumni and other Library users:
Register or renew your University Library membership
When your card has been processed, you will be contacted by email with confirmation. This is usually within 3 working days.
We are currently receiving a high volume of registration requests. We will try to process your application by the date of your next visit, but please accept our apologies for the delay and do not visit before you receive email confirmation. For full details of entitlements and documents needed on application, please refer to Eligibility for access to the University Library.
If you are unable to submit your registration online or have further queries about your membership, contact us by email on registration@lib.cam.ac.uk or call 01223 333030. We have a limited number of in-person appointments available.