GSA Library Help

GSA Undergraduate students

Students on undergraduate GSA programmes do not enjoy borrowing rights at University of Glasgow Library, nor access to its digital collections or computing facilities. The only exception to this rule is GSA/GU joint courses, where students are fully matriculated at both institutions.

• These arrangements are administered via the joint GSA/GU Memorandum of Understanding, which guides relations between the two institutions. GSA Library does not have any power to change or alter these arrangements, or compel the University of Glasgow to do so.
• Under normal circumstances, you will enjoy reference access to Glasgow University Library, allowing you to read from (but not borrow) its books.
• You do not need to apply for a Visitor’s Day Pass to enjoy reference access. You must however, present a valid matriculation card when you arrive in the library. You will be refused entry if you do not present a matriculation card.
• Wi-fi is available via the Eduroam network. Information on how to log into Eduroam can be found here.
• Please note that GU Library will restrict access to GSA students only during busy periods, particularly in the lead-up to exams. You will be refused entry during these periods of restricted access. These periods will be advertised on their library’s website – it is your responsibility to check the website before you visit.

GSA Postgraduate Students

• Students on recognised taught or research postgraduate programmes are entitled to borrow from Glasgow University Library’s print collections and access its digital resources. A full list of eligible programmes is provided on the University of Glasgow Registry pages. If your programme of study is not listed, you are not eligible for these benefits.

• When you matriculate onto an eligible programme at GSA, you should receive notification of your GUID from GSA Registry a couple of weeks after matriculation. This will be sent to your GSA email account. If you do not receive this communication, you can request your GUID from registry@gsa.ac.uk. 
• Once you have activated your GUID, you can use it to access thousands of digital resources from Glasgow University Library. These are in addition to the digital resources you enjoy at GSA Library.
• When you find a digital resource you want to access, please ensure you select the login option that says 'GUID (Casual and affiliate staff without UofG email)'.
• For many students, access to these digital resources is sufficient. You may however choose to request a Glasgow University student card also, which will allow you to borrow from the print collections. Before you attempt to borrow from the library, you will first need to present your GSA matriculation card at Student Services on Level 2 of the Fraser Building, opposite the library. A campus map is available. Your eligibility will be checked, and you will be photographed and issued with a student card. You might like to have your GUID and a link to the GU eligibility information to hand, in case of any problems. Do not apply for a student card if digital resources are sufficient for your needs.
• If you are on a jointly delivered GSA/GU programme you will normally have been issued with a GU student card already, and will not have to follow this process.
• Your GU Library account is separate from your GSA Library account and it is your responsibility to adhere to GU rules and regulations, respond to GU communications, return your items in time, and pay any fees or charges. Your can check your GU Library account at any time online.