Library Induction: Library card, username, password

• Once you're fully registered as a student, and received your University username and password, you can access the Library's online services and resources anywhere in the world.
• To ensure access, it's best to access our resources using links on the Library Catalogue or the library's webpages. If you're off-campus. you will also need to log on using your username and password when these are requested. 
• Here's our guide to accessing online resources.

• If you're a new student, you must complete registration before you can apply for your Library Card. 
• We strongly recommend that you apply for a Library Card before you arrive so it's ready for you in good time. You must upload your photo during the University registration process OR by using the online Photo Upload facility. There are no facilities for taking your photograph in the Library.
• Once your card is printed, an e-mail will be sent to your University of Bath email account. This message will tell where and when you can collect your card.
• If you're unable to request a Library Card at registration, you can still apply for a card by either using the online Photo Upload facility or emailing library@bath.ac.uk (using your University of Bath account). If you email us, include the address for posting the card and a photograph of your face (a cell phone image is usually acceptable).

Students studying away from Bath

• If you don't study at Bath in person, you may not need a Library Card to complete your studies, but you may want a card in order to show your status as a University of Bath student or your membership of the National Union of Students (NUS). You also need the card if you apply for the SCONUL Access scheme.
• To request a Library card, either use the Photo Upload facility or email library@bath.ac.uk (using your University of Bath account). If you email us, include an address for posting the card and a photograph of your face (a cell phone image is usually acceptable).

Once registered, you will have your own library account which lists any books you have on loan and any book reservation requests you have made. You can access your account, either here or by clicking 'sign-in' just below the catalogue search box on the Library homepage (then click on your name in the top right corner). 

You need a library card to enter the library building and to use the self-service machines for borrowing books. Your card is valid until the date on the University’s database that indicates the end of your studies. To find out what the card offers you, click the arrows below to scroll through the images and links:

• To enquire about getting a library card, please refer to our guide or email library@bath.ac.uk rather than visiting the Reader Services desk (unless you're advised to visit the desk by a member of library staff).
   
• For enquiries about replacement cards, please refer to this guidance (note the £5 replacement charge).