Access to Library Facilities

College Students

• All Shetland College students are automatically members of the library, and your library borrowing number is the same as your student number.
  
• You should always present your student card when borrowing materials
• If you are travelling outside of Shetland and wish to use the library at another UK University or College, contact Shetland College library before you leave for a Sconul Access Scheme card, which will allow you access to the libraries of participating institutions. Full details of the scheme can be found at the Sconul website.

 College Staff

• All staff are automatically library members. Your Library borrowing number is the same as your email login name.
• If you are travelling outside of Shetland and wish to use the library at another UK University or College, contact Shetland College library before you leave for a Sconul Access Scheme card, which will allow you access to the libraries of participating institutions. Full details of the scheme can be found at the Sconul website.

Shetland Residents

• Shetland residents may become registered external borrowers, which allows  some restricted borrowing rights (see below). You should present proof of identity when registering and borrowing.

Students of non-UHI universities and colleges

• Students can register under the Sconul Access scheme at their 'home' institution and receive a Sconul card before coming to Shetland. This card allows you access to some of the library facilities. Borrowing rights, etc. are dependant on the level and type of course undertaken. Full details can be found at the Sconul website.