University of East London

Your SCONUL user application 

To be able to use our libraries, you will need to have applied via the SCONUL Access scheme to your home institution. If they accept your application, they will send you a SCONUL Access approval email.  

Once you have your approval email, you can apply for a library account with us by completing the application form here

To complete your application, you will need to upload both the approval email and a passport style photo of yourself. 

We will aim to process your application within 2 working days, but this may vary depending on staff availability. Once your application has been processed, you will be invited by email to collect your new UEL Library card. Please wait for the invite before you visit us. You will need to visit during staffed hours (see Library Helpdesk opening hours).  

On your first visit you will need to bring the invite email and your home institution ID card to gain entry. Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before the helpdesk closes. 

Self-service / Security staffed hours

24 hour access is still available but Sconul email holders will need to register for a UEL Library card  first during library staffed hours. 

This does not affect existing UEL visitor card holders. 

Planning to borrow books at UEL Library? 

If you are on a band that is eligible for borrowing, please register for a borrower card during library staffed hours (at least 30 minutes before library helpdesks close).  

Borrowing is available during library staffed hours only.