Using other libraries
The Newsam Library is a specialist collection focused on education. It does include some material on other subjects but Institute staff and students may want to use other larger general libraries or specialist collections.
SCONUL Access
SCONUL Access is a cooperative access and borrowing scheme managed by SCONUL (Society of College, National and University Libraries.) Over 170 participating institutions are involved.
>Part-time undergraduates and postgraduates are entitled to borrowing membership from other institutions.
>Full-time undergraduates and postgraduates are entitled to reference membership from other institutions.
>Research students and academic staff are entitled to borrrowing membership from other institutions.
You will need two valid cards for identification: your Institute of Education ID card and a SCONUL Access card, obtainable from the Library Enquiry Desk. Individual institutions set their own conditions for the numbers and types of loans and for any additional documentation required. Advice is available from the Library Enquiry Desk or the SCONUL website.
University of London Libraries
Access and reference use is possible for most libraries within the various parts of the University of London, because the Institute Library participates fully in the University of London reciprocal arrangements for access and borrowing.
Each university library has different registration requirements, at the time of first visit. Check each library's access arrangements for details.
http://www.london.ac.uk/libraries_agreement.html
University of London Library (Senate House)
Access to the University of London (Senate House) Library is by membership card only. Institute staff and students may obtain a borrowing membership card by taking their current Institute ID card to the Membership Desk at Senate House Library.
http://www.ull.ac.uk
Birkbeck College
The Institute of Education Library has a special arrangement with Birkbeck College Library. As well as reference use IOE staff, doctoral students and taught postgraduate students can borrow up to five items at any time. Please check their website for location, registration arrangements and opening hours.
www.bbk.ac.uk/lib
SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies)
The Institute of Education Library also has a special arrangement with the SOAS Library. As well as reference use, IOE staff can borrow up to 22 items, doctoral students can borrow 6 items, and other postgraduate students 3 items. Please check their website for location, registration arrangements and opening hours.
http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/
The British Library
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and is an international research library.
Anyone is able to register to use the British Library Reading Rooms at St Pancras and the Newspaper Library at Colindale. You will need to take with you proof of your home address and separate proof of your signature. Please see the British Library website at http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/inrrooms/stp/register/stpregister.html
Do check the British Library catalogue before visiting: http://catalogue.bl.uk