Visitors

This information is for anyone employed through an agency, working as a temporary staff member or placement staff at Manchester Met.

What can I access?

Print books and journals

You can use our books and journals within the Library.

You cannot use our Request It! service.

Online resources

You can have Walk in Access (WIA) to online resources from PCs within the Library. WIA gives you access to a limited range of our online services.  You need to register for this service during help point staffed hours each time you visit the library. You will need to provide two sets of ID including photo and proof of address.

Access to Microsoft applications including Word, Powerpoint and Excel is not available.

For free visitor Wi-Fi choose _BTWi-fi_ManMet from the list of networks on your device and click ‘Get online’ on your browser.

If you are a member of an institution which has eduroam access you will be able to connect to eduroam in the Library.

If you are searching for academic journal articles on publisher websites, you can use Unpaywall to identify those that are free for you to read. Unpaywall works as a browser extension that you can download for free.

If you have any questions regarding access to resources just get in touch.

When can I visit?

Your Manchester Met ID card will give you access to the Library during our opening hours.

How do I join?

You can request a Library account to allow you to swipe in and out of the Library by showing your valid agency staff/temporary staff ID card at the Library reception.

Alumni membership is available to all graduates of Manchester Met.

Membership is for three years and can be renewed after three years.  No charge is made for membership.

What can I access?

Print books and journals

You are entitled to borrow up to 10 of our two-week loan books.

You can use other books and journals within the Library.

You cannot use our Request It! service.

Online resources

You can use our Walk-in Access (WIA) service to access online resources from PCs within the Library. WIA gives you access to a limited range of our online resources.  You need to register for this service during help point staffed hours each time you visit the Library. You will need to provide two sets of ID including photo and proof of address.

Access to Microsoft applications including Word, Powerpoint and Excel is not available.

For free visitor Wi-Fi choose _BTWi-fi_ManMet from the list of networks on your device and click ‘Get online’ on your browser.

If you are a member of a university which has eduroam access you will be able to connect to eduroam in the Library.

If you are searching for academic journal articles on publisher websites, you can use Unpaywall to identify those that are free for you to read. Unpaywall works as a browser extension that you can download for free.

If you have any questions regarding access of resources just get in touch.

When can I visit?

Your Manchester Met ID card will give you access to the Library during our opening hours.

How do I join?

Complete our Alumni Library Membership Form. We’ll process your application and post your Library ID to you.

Associate academic or other visiting positions at Manchester Met, who are not directly employed by the University but work closely with a department for some time.

Examples include:

• artist in residence
• associate academic
• collaborative researcher
• emeritus professor
• exchange lecturer
• honorary staff
• placement teaching students
• student teacher mentor
• visiting lecturer
• visiting researcher
• volunteer associate

What can I access?

Print books and journals

You are entitled to the full staff allowance for borrowing books. 

You can use our Request It! service.

You can use other printed items within the Library.

Online resources

When your registration with Manchester Met is complete your university login will give you access to most online resources including ebooks, ejournals and research databases. Licensing restrictions mean that you won’t be able to access some online resources.  You can request a current list of accessible online resources. Remote access to online resources is available 24 hours a day and in the Library during opening times.

You can also use Walk-In Access (WIA) to electronic resources when visiting the Library. WIA gives access to a slightly different range of online services using a temporary login on Library PCs. You will need to register for this service at the library help point during staffed hours each time you want to use it. You will need to provide two sets of ID including photo and proof of address.

Help on using online resources can be found in our guide to Library Search. 

If you have any questions regarding access to resources just get in touch.

How do I join?

Your Manchester Met sponsor needs to complete the designation of visiting positions procedure (link accessible to staff only) and when this is approved, your access to online resources is granted automatically. If you will need to visit the Library in person and wish to borrow books, your sponsor will need to ensure that a staff email address is attached to your guest account. This will prompt the automatic creation of a Library account and allow access at the gates.

When can I visit?

If the procedures above have been followed to gain physical access, your Manchester Met ID card will give you access to the Library during our opening hours.

If you’re a student enrolled for a Manchester Met award at one of our partner institutions you are an external student.

What can I access?

Your home institution will provide most of your library requirements.

Print books and journals

You are entitled to borrow up to 10 of our two-week loan books.

You can use other books and journals within the Library.

You cannot use our Request It! service.

Online resources

When your registration with Manchester Met is complete your university login will give you access to the online resources listed below. Remote access to online resources is available 24 hours a day. If you wish to visit the Library in person, please note our opening times.

You will be able to connect to eduroam in the Library from your own device.

If you have any questions regarding use of the Library just get in touch.

If you have any questions about access to other resources you require please consult your institution’s librarian.

• Art History Research net
• Cambridge Companions
• Cambridge Core
• Wiley Online Library

You can also use our Walk-in Access (WIA) service to access online resources from PCs within the Library. WIA gives you access to a limited range of our online resources.  You need to register for this service during help point staffed hours each time you visit the Library. You will need to provide two sets of ID including photo and proof of address.

When can I visit?

Your Manchester Met ID card will give you access to the Library during our opening hours.

How do I join?

Your Manchester Met ID card gives you membership of the Library. Please ensure you bring it every time you visit.

Students at government-funded further education colleges and sixth forms with a current ID card can apply for an access pass.

When can I visit?

Saturdays and Sundays, 11am–5pm, between the following dates:

• Saturday 18 January – Sunday 6 April 2025
• Saturday 24 May – Sunday 29 June 2025

There is extended access between Monday 30 June and Friday 29 August 2025. During this period you may sign in on any day, during staffed help point hours. 

How do I join?

1. Download and print the application form
2. Complete the form and ask your college library or reception team to apply the official college stamp to authorise your application
3. Return your fully completed and stamped form to [email protected].
4. Upon receipt and checks, once your application has been approved you will receive an email. This email is your access pass and must be shown at every visit along with your college ID card.

We aim to process your fully completed application form and email your access pass within 14 days. Please note, incomplete forms may cause a delay in receiving your pass. 

Members of the public aged over 18 with a current public library card can visit.

What can I access?

Print books and journals

You can use our books and journals within the Library.

You cannot use our Request It! service.

Online resources

You can have Walk-in Access (WIA) to online resources from PCs within the Library. WIA gives you access to a limited range of our online services.  You need to register for this service during help point staffed hours each time you visit the Library. You will need to provide two sets of ID including photo and proof of address.

Access to Microsoft applications including Word, Powerpoint and Excel is not available.

For free visitor Wi-Fi choose _BTWi-fi_ManMet from the list of networks on your device and click ‘Get online’ on your browser.

If you are a member of an institution which has eduroam access you will be able to connect to eduroam in the Library.

If you are searching for academic journal articles on publisher websites, you can use Unpaywall to identify those that are free for you to read. Unpaywall works as a browser extension that you can download for free.

If you have any questions regarding access to resources just get in touch.

When can I visit?

Saturday-Sunday, 11:00am-5:00pm

There is extended access between Monday 1 July and Friday 30 August 2024. During this period you may sign in on any day, during staffed help point hours.

Visitor access is restricted during our exam periods.  

Due to the pressure on study spaces and to ensure priority for our students, you will not be able to visit from Monday 22 April 2024 to Sunday 26 May 2024 inclusive.

How do I join?

Please show your public library card at the Library reception to sign in as a visitor.

Students, staff and researchers from overseas universities can visit.

What can I access?

Print books and journals

You can use our books and journals within the Library.

You cannot use our Request It! service.

Online resources

You can have Walk-in Access (WIA) to online resources from PCs within the Library. WIA gives you access to a limited range of our online services.  You need to register for this service during help point staffed hours each time you visit the Library. You will need to provide two sets of ID including photo and proof of address.

Access to Microsoft applications including Word, Powerpoint and Excel is not available.

For free visitor Wi-Fi choose _BTWi-fi_ManMet from the list of networks on your device and click ‘Get online’ on your browser.

If you are a member of an institution which has eduroam access you will be able to connect to eduroam in the Library.

If you are searching for academic journal articles on publisher websites, you can use Unpaywall to identify those that are free for you to read. Unpaywall works as a browser extension that you can download for free.

If you have any questions regarding access to resources just get in touch.

When can I visit?

You can sign in during help point opening hours. 

Visitor access is restricted during our exam periods.  Please check with us for current information before your visit.

How can I join?

You must show your current university ID card at the Library reception to sign in as a visitor.

What can I access?

Print books and journals 

You are entitled to borrow up to 10 of our two-week loan books.

You can use other books and journals within the Library.

You cannot use our Request It! service.

Online resources

You can have Walk-in Access (WIA) to online resources from PCs within the Library. WIA gives you access to a limited range of our online services.  You need to register for this service during help point staffed hours each time you visit the Library. You will need to provide two sets of ID including photo and proof of address.

Access to Microsoft applications including Word, Powerpoint and Excel is not available.

For free visitor Wi-Fi choose _BTWi-fi_ManMet from the list of networks on your device and click ‘Get online’ on your browser.

If you are a member of a university which has eduroam access you will be able to connect to eduroam in the Library.

If you are searching for academic journal articles on publisher websites, you can use Unpaywall to identify those that are free for you to read. Unpaywall works as a browser extension that you can download for free.

If you have any questions regarding access to resources just get in touch

When can I visit?

Your Manchester Met ID card will give you access to the Library during our opening hours.

How do I join?

Complete our Retired staff membership application form. We’ll process your application and post your Library ID card to you, you should receive it within 14 days.

Full-time undergraduate students from other participating UK universities can visit.

What can I access?

Print books and journals

You can access Exhibition Catalogues and journals within the Library.

However, our Request It! and Click and Collect Services are not currently available to external visitors.

Online resources

You can have Walk-in Access (WIA) to online resources from PCs within the Library. WIA gives you access to a limited range of our online services.  You need to register for this service during help point staffed hours each time you visit the Library. You will need to provide two sets of ID including photo and proof of address.

Access to Microsoft applications including Word, Powerpoint and Excel is not available.

For free visitor Wi-Fi choose _BTWi-fi_ManMet from the list of networks on your device and click ‘Get online’ on your browser.

If you are a member of an institution which has eduroam access you will be able to connect to eduroam in the Library.

If you are searching for academic journal articles on publisher websites, you can use Unpaywall to identify those that are free for you to read. Unpaywall works as a browser extension that you can download for free.

If you have any questions regarding access to resources just get in touch.

When can I visit?

You can sign in during help point opening hours. You will need to show your own university ID card and a SCONUL Access confirmation email at reception on each visit.

Visitor access is restricted during our exam periods.  

Due to the pressure on study spaces and to ensure priority for our students, you will not be able to visit during the period from Monday 22 April 2024 to Monday 27 May 2024 inclusive.

How do I join?

You must show your current university ID card and your SCONUL authorisation email at the Library reception to sign in as a visitor.

Undergraduate and postgraduate part-time, distance learning and placement students, full-time taught postgraduates, researchers and staff from other UK universities can visit.

What can I access?

You can borrow up to 10 two-week loan print books using our Click and Collect Service, where you can place an order online in advance and pick up your at your order at a later date. To learn more Click and Collect, visit our borrowing, renewals and reservations page.

You can also use exhibition and journals within the library, however, our Request it! service is not currently available to external visitors.

Online resources

You can use our Walk-in Access (WIA) service to access online resources from PCs within the Library. WIA gives you access to a limited range of our online resources.  You need to register for this service during help point staffed hours each time you visit the Library. You will need to provide two sets of ID including photo and proof of address.

Access to Microsoft applications including Word, Powerpoint and Excel is not available.

For free visitor Wi-Fi choose _BTWi-fi_ManMet from the list of networks on your device and click ‘Get online’ on your browser.

If you are a member of a university which has eduroam access you will be able to connect to eduroam in the Library.

If you are searching for academic journal articles on publisher websites, you can use Unpaywall to identify those that are free for you to read. Unpaywall works as a browser extension that you can download for free.

If you have any questions regarding access to resources just get in touch.

When can I visit?

Undergraduate and postgraduate part-time, distance learning and placement students, full-time taught postgraduates, staff and researchers registered for the SCONUL scheme can request a Manchester Metropolitan University Library card by completing our SCONUL membership application.

You will then be able to collect your card from the Library. When collecting your card, you will need to show your current university ID card.

Your Manchester Metropolitan University ID card will give you access to the Library during our opening hours.

This information is for people who work in one of Manchester Met’s partner institutions as:

• Teaching staff with registered tutor status (RTS)
• Librarians who support students studying for a Manchester Met-validated qualification

What can I access?

Print books and journals

You can borrow up to 30 books.

You can use other printed books and journals within the Library.

You cannot use our Request It! service.

Online resources

When your registration with Manchester Met is complete your university login will give you access to some online resources including ebooks, ejournals and research databases.  Licensing restrictions mean that you will not be able to access some online resources.  Resources which are unavailable to you will show an ‘Apologies’ page. You can request a current list of accessible online resources. Remote access to online resources is available 24 hours a day. If you wish to visit the Library in person, please note our opening times.

You can use Walk-In Access (WIA) to electronic resources when visiting the Library. WIA gives access to a slightly different range of online services using a temporary login on library PCs. You will need to register for this service at the library help point during staffed hours each time you want to use it. You will need to provide two sets of ID including photo and proof of address.

Help on using online resources can be found in our guide to Library Search. 

If you have any questions regarding access to resources just get in touch.

You will be able to access Wi-Fi using eduroam.

When can I visit?

Your Manchester Met ID card will give you access to the library during our opening hours.

How do I join?

If you have registered tutor status or are a liaison librarian at a Manchester Met partner institution,  complete the Staff at Academic Partner Institutions application form. We’ll process your membership application and post your Library ID card to you.

What can I access?

Physical resources 

You are entitled to the full staff allowance for borrowing physical resources. 

You are eligible to use our Request It! service.

You can use other printed items within the Library.

Online resources

You can use Walk-In Access (WIA) to electronic resources when visiting the Library. WIA gives access to a slightly different range of online services using a temporary login on library PCs. You will need to register for this service at the Library help point during staffed hours each time you want to use it. You will need to provide two sets of ID including photo and proof of address.

Help on using online resources can be found in our guide to Library Search. 

For free visitor Wi-Fi choose _BTWi-fi_ManMet from the list of networks on your device and click ‘Get online’ on your browser.

If you are a member of an institution which has eduroam access you will be able to connect to eduroam in the Library.

If you are searching for academic journal articles on publisher websites, you can use Unpaywall to identify those that are free for you to read. Unpaywall works as a browser extension that you can download for free.

If you have any questions regarding access to resources just get in touch.

Please note that if you are also a current Manchester Met student, you will get a higher level of access by using the Library as a student.

When can I visit?

When your Library registration is complete your Manchester Metropolitan University ID card will give you access to the Library during our opening hours.

How do I join?

Complete our Student Union staff membership application form.