By using Sheppard Library you agree to abide by the Student Conduct and Discipline Rules; these can be viewed here.
You must have your Middlesex Student ID card with you to access the Sheppard Library and to take out books and other loan items.
If you forget your ID, two free day passes are allowed per Academic year.
Third day passes cost £10 and this charge is added to your library account. No fourth day passes can be given. Please note that Day Passes are also required for weekends.
Middlesex University is part of the Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL) Access Scheme.
SCONUL users can use the library by bringing their home institution ID and SCONUL confirmation email and need to sign in at reception on arrival.
Please click here for more information about SCONUL user access to Sheppard Library
Lost ID cards should be reported immediately to the Security Office in the Quad, College Building.
To purchase a new replacement card:
Study spaces are available on all floors, but please be aware that the second and third floors of the library are for silent, individual study only.
We want every student to get the most of their studying and so we ask everyone to adhere to the following:
If you need help or experience any issues regarding excessive noise or behaviour please text 07785 447466 and a member of library staff will assist you.
Online Classes
Headphones are required when attending online classes in the library study spaces.
Please note that the 2nd and 3rd-floor silent study area cannot be used for online classes.
Children are only allowed into Sheppard Library with a responsible adult and should be closely supervised at all times whilst on University premises.
If you are a parent or carer and need to bring your child with you, you will need to sign in at library reception where you will be given a purple lanyard for your child to wear. Library staff will then know that the child is authorised to be in the library and is accompanied by a parent or carer.
All users of the Library must observe the rules set out in the Library and IT Policy.