Please bring along a passport-style photo with you when you come to join the Library, as well as a copy of your confirmation email from your home library, and your home library ID card.

• Staff at the University of Portsmouth Library will ask you to complete an External membership application form on your first visit. 
• Applications can be completed at any time that the Issue Desk is open.
• Please note that it can take up to 5 working days following your application for your new card to be issued (e.g. at the start of the academic year in September).  We will contact you by email or post to advise you that your card is ready, so that you can borrow books until your SCONUL Access membership expires.  In the intervening period, you are welcome to sign in as a visitor.