Schools & Colleges Reference Access Scheme (Lanchester Library): Access to the library

How to register

If you are a college student or sixth form pupil who wishes to visit the library for reference and study purposes on a regular basis, you can apply for a free Schools & Colleges access card.

In the first instance you will need to see your sixth-form/college head to get the registration process started.

If your school is not registered with the scheme, they will need to contact Hayley Chevell (hayley.chevell@coventry.ac.uk)

If your school is registered with the scheme, your school can add your details to our schools portal to begin the process. 

Once we have received your details you will be sent an email inviting you to collect your access card, you will need to bring the following with you:

• A copy of the email we sent you confirming registration
• Your school/college ID card
• A copy of the Schools & Colleges Scheme regulations which has been signed and dated by both you the student and your parent/guardian

Please note that if you do not bring any of this documentation with you we will not be able to issue you with a card.

Information about access

Access cards will not work on the barrier. Please show your card to library staff on the Welcome Desk to be let in and out of the library.

Cards can only be used by the student named on the card. Your photo will be taken when you come to collect your card and this will be on the card for identification purposes.

Access to the library for school/college students is 8am to 9pm daily. Students must vacate the library by 9pm.

Access cards are valid from 1st October until 31st July in the year they are issued (there is no access during August and September). 

Applications for access are accepted from 1st October until 30th April only.

If you are in lower 6th form and have a card already, you will need to reapply for a card for upper 6th form, please see your school to arrange this for you.

Using the library

All students must read and sign a copy of our Schools & Colleges Scheme regulations upon registration to confirm you agree to abide by these whilst using the library. Instances of breaching these regulations, such as in relation to behaviour or conduct, may result in your access to the library being revoked.

Please be aware that whilst you are using the library you will be sharing the space with other people over the age of 18, this includes Coventry University students and staff, as well as general members of the public.

How to register your child

Your child will need to speak to their sixth-form/college head to get the registration process started. Please see the 'Information for students' tab for more details.

Using the library

We expect all users of the library to abide by our Schools & Colleges Scheme regulations which includes expectations of conduct and behaviour. Instances of breaching these regulations may result in access to the library being revoked.

Please be aware that whilst using the library your child will be sharing the space with other people over the age of 18, this includes Coventry University students and staff, as well as general members of the public.

Upon registration we require the following to be provided by your child when they come to collect their card:

• A copy of the email we sent them confirming registration
• Their school/college ID card
• A copy of the Schools & Colleges Scheme regulations which has been signed and dated by both your child and you, the parent/guardian

Please note that if your child does not bring any of this documentation with them we will not be able to issue them with a card.

Group visits

If you are a teacher and wish to arrange a visit to the library with a group of college or sixth form students, please contact Hayley Chevell (hayley.chevell@coventry.ac.uk).

What to expect

Visits usually consist of a short tour of the library lasting around 15 minutes, followed by a presentation on research skills (20 minutes).

Students will then have the opportunity to use a room in the library to conduct their research using the print collection for a couple of hours. Teachers are required to remain in the room with the students at all time during the visit.

Please note that students will need to bring their own device to work on as access to our computers/printers is restricted to Coventry University students only. 

Although students will not be able to access our subscribed e-resources due to licensing restrictions, during the presentation they will be informed of many Open Access and free resources which they can use which are on this guide.

If you will require access to the Guest WIFI for your visit, this can be arranged in advance upon request.