Reciprocal Affiliations

Information about reciprocal library memberships

Staff and students can take advantage of using other libraries to support their research.

NUI Galway - Affiliates

ATU Library Galway-Mayo / University of Galway Reciprocal Library Membership

Current ATU Galway-Mayo staff and postgraduate students will be granted external user access to the University of Galway, James Hardiman Library, which entitles them to:

  1. Access the James Hardiman Library at University of Galway
  2. Borrow up to 6 items for 4 weeks which is equivalent to SCONUL Band A
  3. Access online library resources on a limited number of PCs located in the library
  • To avail of this service you will have to apply 1 day in advance one of the ATU Galway-Mayo library locations. ATU will forward your details to University of Galway and you can attend the following day.
  • Present yourself at the information desk in the James Hardiman library with your ATU ID card. they will then issue you with an ID card that will enable you to use the library.
  • University of Galway library rules and procedures will apply for their material and it is important to point out that they may charge for overdue fines etc.
  • Please ensure you ask for information on their library policy.
  • All items borrowed from the James Hardiman Library will have to be returned by you by the due date. Lost items will have to be paid for.

This is a pilot project scheme providing reciprocal access for post graduate students and staff between the libraries of ATU Galway-Mayo and NUIG.

Marine Institute / ATU Library Galway-Mayo Reciprocal Access Scheme

The reciprocal access scheme is open to staff and students of both institutions.

  • Patrons will have external borrower status in both libraries.
  • Patrons can borrow two items and keep them for one week with the possibility of two renewals.
  • Library rules will apply, e.g. fines for overdue items, payment for lost items.
  • Application forms can completed in ATU library.

Contact Library.GalwayMayo@atu.ie for more information.