The Library Link: CONUL Access Scheme (formerly known as the ALCID cooperative access scheme) is a co-operative access scheme in operation across a number of institutions.
The Library Link: CONUL Access Scheme membership card gives access to the card holder to the participating libraries across the Island of Ireland.
All full-time academic staff, doctoral and masters (research & taught) students can avail of the Library Link: CONUL Access Scheme.
Participating institutions 2024/25:
The application process and distribution of Library Link: CONUL Access Scheme cards is managed by each institution for their own staff and students and applications are made via home institution libraries. Membership of the Library Link: CONUL Access Scheme is for one year, commencing in September. The administration of the scheme rotates among participating institutions and is currently being managed by DCU Library.
The University of Galway Library is named after James Hardiman, born in 1782, noted antiquarian and author of the standard history of Galway and other works and first Librarian of the College (1849-1855).
The Library is commencing a €39million redevelopment project to regenerate and transform the existing Library building into a state-of-the-art Library and Learning Commons. The transformed Library will be a technology-rich environment where students can collaborate, communicate and learn in an interactive fashion. The first phase of construction is expected to start in 2022.