Is it true you can use any UoL library if you go to a UoL uni?

Not to be a pedant, but "every" may not actually be the case with some of the smaller institutions. Birkbeck going to UCL or LSE to KCL is unlikely to be much of an issue, depends on why you're there - just to have somewhere to sit?

However, some of the little places might have local security measures making it inconvenient to anyone but their own students. I'm thinking of Institute of Education, LSHTM and Heythrop.

Also, not necessarily on point, but this also isn't the case with unions. Generally, anyone can rock up to Kings or UCL unions (during daytime), but last time I was at the George a BBK student had to sign in guests - and it was only one allowed.

Every student at a University of London Uni can use each other's libraries? If so, are there any other privileges that UoL students have that they share with each other?

That actually makes sense! I also remember hearing that BBK students have to sign in guests for the George.

Sounds like an odd question, but can anyone get into ULU? I have an interview at one of the nearby colleges this week, might be able to sneak in and fetch a burger after!

That actually makes sense! I also remember hearing that BBK students have to sign in guests for the George.

Sounds like an odd question, but can anyone get into ULU? I have an interview at one of the nearby colleges this week, might be able to sneak in and fetch a burger after!

Senate House allows it if your faculty says you can... I know it works this way for Birkbeck students

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Many people are completely unaware that uni libraries are open to the general public. There may be minimal formalities eg registering. It maybe at the "discretion" of the librarian. But if you need something you can go get it. A good example might be if you sue somebody so need law books for example.

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Many people are completely unaware that uni libraries are open to the general public. There may be minimal formalities eg registering. It maybe at the "discretion" of the librarian. But if you need something you can go get it. A good example might be if you sue somebody so need law books for example.

That actually makes sense! I also remember hearing that BBK students have to sign in guests for the George.

Sounds like an odd question, but can anyone get into ULU? I have an interview at one of the nearby colleges this week, might be able to sneak in and fetch a burger after!

You can get a burger somewhere else surely?

I really wanna join the ULU libraries if possible though. I'm not applying to uni till this autumn but there's loads of stuff I want to read up on - anyone know if it's possible?

Not for all Birkbeck students.

False. Not all uni library are open to the public. You often have to apply to get access to the library (let alone getting borrowing rights) and it is at discretion of the uni library admin staff. They can turn you down if they think it is the best thing to do. So even if you need something, just read it in the very library, you have no guarantee that you will be allowed inside.

Before 5 (or is it 6pm), ANYONE can walk into ULU. That is - any Tom, Dick or Harry off the street, not even a student. It's not uncommon to see contractors or random people in the Gallery taking advantage of the prices.

I think you tend to find people in there whose own unions are either non-existent, or rubbish.

Apart from the gym, ULU is pretty pointless during the daytime, is ok at night - and just goes wild at the end of term.

BTW - I'm not sold on the food in the Gallery. It's mediocre at best. Depending on the day, there is sometimes a food market in the central quad area out back, which is a gazillion times better. Otherwise - definitely UCL, or local shops - Russell Square or Tottenham Ct Road.

Yes, you can. I have been there and I was never asked for my student id. But every time I went to the George I have had to flash my flashy Birkbeck id card around.

Haha I could... but I wanna snoop too

I hope they keep the pool!

As for getting in, I'll have a wee sneaky look then.

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Open days?



This was how I read that line. I need sleep

False. Not all uni library are open to the public. You often have to apply to get access to the library (let alone getting borrowing rights) and it is at discretion of the uni library admin staff. They can turn you down if they think it is the best thing to do. So even if you need something, just read it in the very library, you have no guarantee that you will be allowed inside.