External Libraries

• Loughborough University – Pilkington Access for Loughborough College Students
  Reference access
  As with all other external users, College students can browse the books/journals on the Pilkington University Library shelves for reference purposes free of charge and use the desks to study.The Library  has a barrier access control, so all external visitors (including those from Loughborough College) will need to sign in at the Reception Desk in the entrance to the Library to gain access to the building. Visitors will need official photo ID (e.g. passport, drivers licence or student ID card) to gain access. The Library reserves the right to limit access to external users during peak exam times.Students under the age of 18 will not be allowed to access the Library without being accompanied by an adult.Borrowing rightsOnly students on specific courses are given borrowing right by arrangement with their tutor. Please speak to your tutor about this.If you want to borrow books, you will need to pay to become an External User. This will allow you to borrow 4 items (with no High Demand). At the moment, this costs £50 per year (February 2024). You can only apply for an External User card if you are over 18. If you wish to apply for an External User card, visit the reception desk of the University Library.IT Access/Printing & Copying

  The university no longer offers walk-in user access to their PC’s for visitors. If you need help photocopying, please ask for assistance at the enquiry desk on level 3.

  College students will not be able to make use of the University’s wireless network. Link to Loughborough University Library

• De Montfort University Library – Access for Loughborough College Students

  De Montfort University will allow Loughborough College students to use the library.  If you are over 18, you can join the library as a member of the public.  This costs £60.00 for 12 months’ access and allows you to borrow up to 4 items at a time and access at the “P800 card holder” hours of access, during the day and into the evening. Link to DMU’s membership application form. Link to DeMontfort University Library

• Nottingham Trent University Library – Access for Loughborough College Students
  Trent University library will welcome students who wish to use their books and materials on a reference only basis, and make use of study facilities, in line with their Visitor Access Policy and Visitor Code of Behaviour.
  Casual visits are limited to twelve days during an academic year.
  Visitors are required to provide photographic identification, proof of address and date of birth in order to enter the libraries.
  If you would like to borrow material from our print collections you will need to join the library as an Associate Member.
  The cost of Associate Membership is £50 per year, please contact them for further details, or speak to the Librarian at Loughborough College.
  You will need acceptable forms of photographic identification which include:
  – Driving Licence
  – Passport
  – Work ID
  – Bus Pass
  Access for visitors is available during library staffed hours only.  Link to Trent University Library
• University of Leicester Library – Access for Loughborough College Students
  College student from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland may apply for membership of the library and can then access the building at specific times.  Link to University of Leicester Library
  Link to Information about external access to University of Leicester Library
• Derby University Library – Access for Loughborough College Students
  Derby University only allows full access for HE Students who are on programmes of study at Loughborough College which are validated by the university. Currently this includes:
  Foundation Degree in Children and Young People’s Services
  Foundation Degree in Creative Music Production. Link to Derby University Library
• Lincoln University Library – Access for Loughborough College Students
  Lincoln University allows full access for HE Students who are on programmes of study at Loughborough College which are validated by the university. Currently this includes:
  BA Honours Degree in Professional Practice and Leadership and Management (CMDA).                                                      Lincoln university is open to members of the public using the library for reference purposes with proof of identification and address. They are limited to five visits per academic year and are only admitted between the hours of 08:30-19:00 (monday to Thursday) and until 17:00 (Friday to Sunday). You can apply for an associate membership with will allow borrowing for £50 per year. Link to Lincoln University Library