Borrowing for external users

Some external users may apply for borrowing privileges, as described below:

Who can borrow?

  • LSE Alumni
  • SCONUL Access Band A - Academic staff and Research students (UK based)
  • SCONUL Access Band B - Distance learning, placement and part time students only
  • SOAS Academic staff
  • SOAS Masters and Research

Who can't borrow?

  • Commercial visitors
  • Corporate visitors
  • All other visitors
User Category Maximum Number of Loans Loan Period

 

 

SOAS Academic Staff

Twenty

105 Days
SOAS Masters and Research Degree Students

Six

Two Weeks
LSE Alumni

Four

Three Weeks
SCONUL Access borrowing

Four

One Week

* Not all SCONUL Access scheme applicants are eligible for borrowing privileges. Please see the information on our web page for SCONUL Access| applicants for further details.

Users may only borrow Normal Loans from the Main Collection. These items may be renewed if not requested by another user. To renew your items please do so using the Self-Service option on our online catalogue| (you will need your Library card and PIN- available from the service counter). If you do not have access to a computer please telephone our renewals number: +44 (0) 20 7955 7229.

The Course Collection contains reading list material which may only be borrowed by LSE students and staff. However, external users can consult this material during vacation periods only - access is available by swiping your card through the Course Collection turnstile.

For further information, please contact the Admissions Department|

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