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National College of Ireland

NCI LIBRARY

Inter-library Loans & External Membership: External Membership

Find out what services the library offers.

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The National College of Ireland is pleased to extend the use of its Library services and collections to NCI alumni. This membership, which allows use of Library facilities for study access and reference purposes, will be offered at a cost of €10. 

This will allow each individual to receive a valid ID card which will provide access to Library facilities including book collections, study space, and Wi-Fi. This card will be valid for five calendar years from the date of membership.

If you wish to avail of this facility, you can download the membership application, contact the library on 01 449 8590, email library@ncirl.ie, or chat live with Library staff using LibChat on the Library website during operational hours.

You may come to the Library to submit your form and pay the €10 charge. Once your card is ready to collect, we will then contact you to inform you of this. 

Download the membership form here

What is included in alumni membership?

  • Access to the library study space including the silent study area on the 4th floor and the open, collaborative space on the 5th floor.
  • Use of library books while in the library.
  • Guest Wi-Fi
  • Use of study rooms S4.08 and S5.10 for a maximum of 2 hours per day. These rooms can be booked for alumni members by staff at the library information desk on the 4th floor. 

What is NOT included in alumni membership?

  • Online resources including eBooks, online journals, articles, or databases.
  • The borrowing of library books - they may not be taken outside the library.
  • Printing/photocopying/scanning.
  • Use of library PC's.