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Staff entitlements

Category Entitlements How to apply Justification needed Further information
Cardiff University Standard Staff (i.e. with a contract of employment)

Library: 
Level 3

IT: Full

Contact Local Computing Representative or Information Services stating Full Name, School and Staff NumberMust have staff number and current contract in HR database

Local Computing Representatives

Contact the IT Service Desk

Temporary / Agency Staff

Library: 
Level 1

IT: Partial

Contact Local Computing Representative Local Computing Representatives
Staff on Gold Forms Sponsor to contact Information ServicesEntitlements granted on a case-by-case basisContact the IT Service Desk
Retired Cardiff University staff - unless otherwise notified

Library: 
Level 3

IT: Partial

Apply to Local Computing Representative or Information ServicesMust be approved by Head of School / DivisionLocal Computing Representatives
Emeritus Staff

Library: 
Level 3

IT: Full

Contact Information Services stating Full Name, School and Staff NumberMust have staff number in HR databaseThese are normally notified to Information Services' IDMan Team by HR
Pending Staff

Library: 
Level 1

IT: Partial

Contact Local Computing RepresentativeMust have staff number in HR databaseLocal Computing Representatives
Students' Union Staff and Elected Officers

Library: 
Level 1

IT: Partial

Contact Local Computing Representative EllisonL3@cardiff.ac.uk
South Wales Baptist and St Michael's College Staff

Library: 
Level 3

IT: Full

Contact Local Computing Representative Local Computing Representatives
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and Cardiff Metropolitan University Staff

Library: 
Level 2

IT: None

Apply in any Cardiff University LibraryStaff ID cardCardiff University Libraries
National Museum of Wales Staff

Library: 
Level 2

IT: Partial

Apply in any Cardiff University LibraryStaff ID cardCardiff University Libraries
Work Experience Placements / Approved Volunteers working temporarily in the University

Library: 
Level 2

IT: Partial

Written request from School Sponsor to Information ServicesMemberships, Categories and Entitlements Group consider individual requestsContact the IT Service Desk

 

 

Definitions / key to entitlements

Library Entitlements

Level 1 (members of the public)

  • Reference access to print, and other non-digital materials only;
  • Simple enquiry and orientation;
  • Use of self service photocopiers.

Level 2 (Registered borrowers - personal, corporate, mutual; plus LEARN and other students not following a Cardiff University accredited course)

  • Services of level 1, plus:
  • Borrowing (levels as defined in schedule 1);
  • Reservations;
  • Use of inter-library loans service (chargeable).

Level 3 (Staff and Students)

  • Services of level 1 and 2, plus:
  • Borrowing (levels as defined in schedule 1);
  • Extended enquiries;
  • Use of computer databases and networked resources [NHS and Trust users, who have no status as members of Cardiff University, will only have access to the NHS and Trust network. Cardiff University users will have access to the Cardiff University network];
  • Use of the inter-library loans service;
  • Use of open access workstations;
  • Access to information literacy, and information skills training offered by INSRV. 

IT Entitlements

Full - Full service to support academic and administrative / managerial activities.

Partial - Tailored service with facilities and access defined, and registration procedures defined separately. 

None - No IT entitlement.