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Alumni

Alumni library membership

Teesside University is pleased to offer graduates access to the University library – completely free of charge.

As a valued part of Teesside’s community, you can:

  • Use the library space – in the week, as well as on weekends, during staffed hours
  • Borrow up to twelve standard loan items for up to 4 weeks
  • Use our telephone or online service to renew your loans
  • Search our collections in advance on The Catalogue
  • Relax in the Food Quarter

Please note: Alumni members do not have access to IT facilities, including university computers, and guest Wi-Fi is not available.

How to gain library membership?

Please complete the online form below, providing your personal details as requested, and be sure to select the 'Alumni' option.

The form will be reviewed by both the Library and Alumni teams before approval.

Please note that this benefit is only available to alumni who have officially graduated (your official graduation ceremony date has passed) until this point you do not hold alumni status.

Request Library membership

Once you’ve been approved you will receive confirmation from the library that membership has been approved, simply visit the  Library Welcome Desk within Middlesbrough Campus Library, between 9.00am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, to obtain your Library TUSC (access card).

Don't forget to provide proof of identification which includes your name to collect your TUSC card.


FAQs

How do I access the library?

The Library will provide eligible alumni with a Teesside University Smart Card (TUSC). Library Welcome Desk staff issue the card. Access without TUSC card is not possible.

What cost is charged to obtain Alumni library membership?

There is no charge for alumni library membership.

What times can I access the library?

Alumni can access the library during staffed hours. View the opening times

I graduated several years ago, can I still access this alumni benefit?

Absolutely! All former students are eligible to access this benefit regardless of when they graduated.

Can I access Wi-Fi in the University library?

Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer guest access to our Wi-Fi for alumni wishing to study or read in the library.

As a community member of the library, where can I find out more about Teesside University's Library?

Visit the library online



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