Do you have fond memories of long quiet hours in the library, enjoying your revision period? Well, maybe not! But today, the Hartley Library boasts a cafe as well as the latest state of the art equipment.
Hartley Library
Based on Highfield campus
As an alumnus of the University of Southampton you are entitled to free membership of all 7 University libraries. Find out more about the library facilities. You can also still use the Student Union Bars, the Jubilee Sports Centre and other facilities on our campuses, you just need a Smart ID/Library Card.
You can now apply for the Smart ID/Library Card through the online store. It's quick, easy and we'll post your card to you once it's been made. Click here for a step-by-step guide to the online application process. You will need to know your student ID number to complete this form, if this is no longer ingrained in your memory then contact us at alumni@soton.ac.uk or by phone 02380 592747 and we will look it up for you.
Please note: if you graduated more than 5 years ago you will need to send a photograph of yourself (as a Jpeg file) to ssc@soton.ac.uk once you have completed your application online. Please put 'Alumni ID card, your name, your student ID' in the subject line.
Alternatively you can download an application form and return it to us by email or post with a passport photograph. If you have any queries please contact alumni@soton.ac.uk