EASTER 2025
Last Day for processing of External Reader Applications is 4.30 pm Thursday 17th April.
Applications will be processed again from Tuesday April 22nd.
UCC Library prioritises the needs of UCC Staff and Students. External Membership for Members of the Public will be limited to those requiring access to UCC Library for academic research purposes. This research cannot be for profit or as part of your work.
Applications for External Reader membership should be made online.
Applicants will be asked to provide detailed information on their area of research and the reasons for requiring use of UCC Library.
Applications must be approved before the fee is paid.
Please note there is no access to:
UCC Library electronic resources
Computer or printing/photocopying/scanning facilities
Bookable spaces such as Group Study Rooms, Study Pods, Digital Scholarship Studio, Library Studio, Podcast Room, etc.
These services are for use by current registered UCC staff or students only.
External readers should note that they accept Library Regulations by becoming members and are subject to the same rules as UCC students and staff.
UCC Library External Reader cards are non transferable and can only be used by the person to whom the card is issued.
Fill out the online External Reader Application Form and submit.
You will receive a confirmation email containing your reference number.
Processing of External Reader Applications can take up to 1 week.
Please Note: failure to complete all sections of the application form or provide sufficient information can delay the application process.
UCC Library prioritises the needs of UCC Staff and Students. External Membership for Members of the Public will be limited to those requiring access to UCC Library for academic research purposes. This research cannot be for profit or as part of your work. Applicants will be asked to provide detailed information on their area of research and the reasons for requiring use of UCC Library.
If your application is approved you will receive an approval email. You will be requested to present yourself to the Library Services Desk with:
External Reader applications are processed during office hours (Monday – Friday 10:00 - 12:45 & 14:00 -16:30) or outside these hours by appointment.
There is no access to:
UCC Library electronic resources
Computer or printing/photocopying/scanning facilities
Bookable spaces such as Group Study Rooms, Study Pods, Digital Scholarship Studio, Library Studio, Podcast Room, etc.
These services are for use by current registered UCC staff or students only.
| Consultation | Borrowing | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Months | €60 | €110 |
| 6 Months | €40 | €70 |
| 3 Months | €30 | €50 |
|
2 Weeks |
€20 |
| Consultation | Borrowing | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | €20 | €30 |
A Consultation Card entitles the External Reader to use Library materials within UCC Library and to avail of a study space.
Those with borrower access are entitled to borrow four items excluding short-loan books, identifiable by yellow labels on the spine and DVDs. Certain categories of material may only be used for consultation in the Library, i.e. reference works and journals.
The normal loan period is 2 weeks - renewable twice, in person, online, by telephone and email, unless it is recalled by another reader.
External readers should note that they accept Library Regulations by becoming members and are subject to the same rules as UCC students and staff.
