Access to the Library

With a €20 million extension which was opened in December 2012, the library is a great place to continue your lifelong education.  Have a coffee in the open plan foyer or just get on with your studies in one of the many study rooms available - there are plenty of ways to enjoy the Maynooth library experience!
 
Graduates from Maynooth University and St Patrick's College, Maynooth may avail of on-site library services at preferential rates. 
 
Alumni on-site library membership includes:

  • Unrestricted access to open print collections, staffed service desks and individual study spaces
  • Power points are available throughout library spaces for laptop use 
  • Guest Wi-Fi access is also supported throughout library spaces
  • Library Search interface is available for dynamic and flexible exploration of our print collections

The fees for library access, which include borrowing books and reading access, are as follows: 

Full Access (Borrowing books):
Individual - annual €50 
Individual - 6 months €35 
Individual - monthly (or part thereof) is not applicable 

Reading Access
Individual - annual  €30
Individual - 6 months €20

Please note that alumni members do not have access to the library’s electronic resources, including eBooks, databases, and e-journals. This is due to increased cybersecurity measures & the terms of licence agreements with publishers and is reflected in a reduction in membership fees. 

Click here to purchase Alumni Membership    

Please note the following:

  • The postgraduate study room is only available to current Maynooth postgrads.
  • Alumni library membership is conditional on adherence to the Library Regulations.

If you wish to update your details with Maynooth Alumni team please follow this link