External Members
Information for visitors and private researchers.

How to Apply
Visitors, including members of the public and private researchers, are welcome to access TUS Library for research purposes using a Day Pass upon application or availing of a one-year external access subscription upon application and the payment of the appropriate fee which allows reading access only.
It is important to note that research conducted must not be for profit or part of one’s professional responsibilities. Upon arrival, individuals will be required to provide information about their research topic and the resources they intend to utilise. During busy study weeks and exam periods, the library may be unable to accommodate day pass visitors.
Please go to the Library Guide for External Members for information on the relevant fees and you can fill out the relevant form and submit your request.
Explore Collections
Books and Ebooks
External members (including retired staff and alumni) have reading access only.
Borrowing, access to electronic resources, Wi-Fi connection or printing are NOT available.
Please note TUS Library are members of the Eduroam Wi-Fi network, external members availing of Eduroam in a different organisation will be able to access Wi-Fi in TUS Library branches.
Policy
- Visitors, including members of the public and private researchers, are welcome to access TUS Library for research purposes using a Day Pass upon application or availing of a one-year external access subscription upon application and the payment of the appropriate fee which allows reading access only.
However, it is important to note that research conducted must not be for profit or part of one’s professional responsibilities. Upon arrival, individuals will be required to provide information about their research topic and the resources they intend to utilise. During busy study weeks and exam periods, the library may be unable to accommodate day pass visitors.
- External members (including retired staff and alumni) have reading access only. Borrowing, access to electronic resources, Wi-Fi connection or printing are not available. Please note TUS Library are members of the Eduroam Wi-Fi network, external members availing of Eduroam in a different organisation will be able to access Wi-Fi in TUS Library branches.
- Leaving Certificate students can avail of the Leaving Certificate Study Scheme which is available to Sixth Year Leaving Certificate Students from the middle of May until the end of the Leaving Certificate exams. Students are required to fill out a Leaving Certificate Application Form.
- Retired staff are entitled to become members upon application which allows reading access only.
- Alumni are entitled to become members upon application for reading access only. The first 2 years are free of charge. Standard fee will apply subsequently.
- Corporate membership is not available.