Students and staff
Register online to use the library
Current students and staff (including Emeritus Professors) at the Colleges and Institutions listed below are eligible for free membership of Senate House Library on production of a current institutional ID card:
Birkbeck College, University of London Important: check Birkbeck's website for access arangements and documentation required. |
Queen Mary, University of London |
City, University of London | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Courtauld Institute of Art | Royal Holloway |
Goldsmiths’ College | Royal Veterinary College |
Institute of Cancer Research | St George’s, University of London |
King’s College London | School of Advanced Study |
London Business School | School of Oriental and African Studies |
London School of Economics and Political Science | University College London |
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | |
Royal Academy of Music |
University of London Distance Learning students unable to attend the library in person can register by contacting shl.membership@london.ac.uk.
University of London Alumni
View information about University of London alumni membership.
University of London Worldwide Students
Students enrolled with the University of London Worldwide are entitled to free day passes on demand to use the collections at Senate House Library. Students wishing to join the Library will require a paid membership and this comes with a 10 book borrowing allowance unless otherwise stated. Please see below for further information.
3 months | £70.00 |
1 year | £210.00 |
Please note that proof of enrolment with the University of London Worldwide is required for free day passes and paid memberships. (a University of London virtual ISIC student card which must have the University of London logo in the top right hand corner).
Renew online
If you have previously registered with the Library as a Worldwide/International Programme student and are still studying, you can renew your Library membership by emailing shl.membership@london.ac.uk a copy of your current Worldwide student ID. We will then contact you to arrange payment via the University of London Online Store.
Photographic ID and proof of address are required. Find out more about ID requirements for membership.