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Alumni Library Card

Library Access runs from 1st October to 30th September each year.

Terms & Conditions

To be eligible to apply for Library Access, you must have completed at least one year at UCD at either undergraduate or graduate level.

* In keeping with other University services, Library access will be issued via a Campus UCARD. The UCARD can be renewed each year by updating the card rather than issuing a new one. The UCARD carries a photograph for identification purposes.

Important Note 1: Your UCARD will be activated for Library access within 1 hour of joining, once approval is granted from the Library.
Important Note 2: You will need to clear any outstanding library loans you have with the Library prior to joining – contact the Library directly on this matter at (opens in a new window)libraryinfo@ucd.ie. Or if you have any outstanding College fees, please contact the UCD Student Desk.

Purchase your card online

PLEASE NOTE: Library access expires on 30th September each year.
The year runs from 1st October to 30th September.

€30.00 – Join/Renew Today

a. Login to the Alumni Portal – click (opens in a new window)here for what you need to continue.
b. Pay via Credit/Debit Card.
c. Upload a photograph – (opens in a new window)follow these guidelines.

Don’t forget to (opens in a new window)update your details with us so we can email you a reminder to renew when the time comes. 

After you apply

After you apply, we will process your registration and you can then collect your card from the UCARD Bureau located in the Newman Building – Arts JK Area – (Outside Theatre L).

If you do not have a photo on record this can be taken at the UCARD Bureau.
If you have any issues, please contact (opens in a new window)alumni@ucd.ie or call us at (opens in a new window)+353 1 716 1447.

Information about library access

James Joyce Library:

  1. Alumni are welcome to use the study spaces on Level 1 (Hub 1 and Hub 2) and on Level 3; Some parts of Level 2 are available to Alumni.
  2. Please note that the space is not available to pre-book, and is only available on a first-come-first-served basis. Bookable seats are for registered UCD students, postgraduates and staff use only.

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UCD Alumni Relations

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
T: +353 1 716 1447 | E: alumni@ucd.ie

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