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Yes you can join as a Community member

To join Teesside University Library as a Community member, you must be aged 18 or older, membership allows you to use the library during staffed hours only.

Please note that all membership requests and renewals are subject to approval.

University and Library regulations (link below) apply to all users.

Please note: 

• PCs and our electronic information resources, such as online databases and electronic journals are not accessible to Community members due to strict licensing restrictions

• Access control gates are fitted at the entrance to Middlesbrough Campus Library, members need a TUSC to enter and exit the library. Please remember to swipe in and swipe out with your TUSC each time, otherwise you may have problems entering the Library on subsequent visits
• You can use the Library during staffed hours only, during self service hours access to the Library is for Teesside University Students & Staff only

To apply for a new membership or to renew your existing membership, please see the details below. You may qualify for a concessionary membership, alternatively paid membership is available. 

Membership concessions

There are a number of concessions in place which may entitle you to a free membership, as follows:

• NHS employee
• Retired member of Teesside University staff
• SCONUL Access Scheme
• Teesside University Alumni  - Alumni membership is only available after your graduation

Community users may apply to the Director of Student & Library Services for a remission of the borrowing subscription in cases of hardship by writing to: Student & Library Services, Teesside University, Middlesbrough Tees Valley TS1 3BX, or email libraryhelp@tees.ac.uk

How do I apply for a paid Community membership?

Community membership costs £40 per year and enables you to borrow a maximum of 12 items at any one time.

Please note: Membership does not include access to IT facilities due to licensing restrictions.  Membership charges are reviewed annually and may change

You can apply for new paid memberships and renewals via the online shop (aged 18 or over) 

Collect your TUSC (Teesside University Swipe Card)

You will receive an email when your request has been approved, you will need to provide proof of identification which includes your name, address and date of birth. The library will provide you with a Teesside University Smart Card (TUSC), this is required to borrow material from the library and allow you access the library building. The Library Welcome Desk staff will capture your image for your TUSC. 

Borrowing periods and limits 

Please note: If a 4 week loan is reserved by another user, the loan period will automatically change to a 1 week loan and renewals will not be possible, this is to ensure the fair circulation of resources.

Issue items using the self service units located on the Ground floor of the Library in front corner of the building, Student Union side. To borrow items you will need your TUSC, follow the on screen instructions.  Please ask a member of staff if you would like any help.

Renewal of Library items

Items are automatically renewed on your account. The maximum renewal date, calculated as 196 days from the date the item was first issued, will be displayed on your account.

If the resource has been reserved by another library user, renewals will not be possible and the loan period will be reduced to a 1 week loan. You will receive an email notification to alert you, your  account will be blocked if the item is not returned.

An item will not be renewed if:

• Your account is blocked due to an overdue loan
• The item is an Inter Library Loan - see the Inter Library Loans
• The item has been reserved by another borrower

When the maximum renewal date is reached, the book must be returned. if you do want to keep the book for longer, you must return the item and borrow it again.