Membership - Ibn Rushd Centre of Excellence for Islamic Research

We are delighted to have you as a member of our library community. We encourage you to explore all the resources and services available to you and to make the most of your library membership. We hope you enjoy your time at the library and that it becomes a place of inspiration, learning, and discovery for you!

Using our Library is free. However, in order to access the facilities, you must have a membership. There is no annual fee, but there is a one-off fee of £3.00 when you join, and replacement cards cost £3.00. You will need your card to enter and exit the Library. These measures are in place for your safety and security. Alternatively, a one-day pass will cost just £1.00.

You may want to consider becoming our Special Premium Member and enjoy exclusive benefits not available to standard membership holders. (read more)

Eligibility for Membership

Membership is available to everyone, British citizens or otherwise, who have the right to reside in the UK. We welcome overseas students and asylum seekers.
For membership, we will need proof of identity and address.

Why Become a Premium Member?

It costs us hundreds of thousands of pounds a year to run the Library. By becoming a Premium Member, you help many people benefit from the Library and support our services. Your donations help cover running costs and contribute to our Waqf Fund – an endowment that we invest, and the profits go towards sustaining the Library for years to come.

Types of Membership

Choose the membership that suits you best.

STANDARD

£3 one-off

Provides access to the Library with no annual membership fee.

Library Access

SILVER

£3 / month*

For regular visitors who want more from their Library experience.

Includes everything in Standard, plus:

Receive Special Offers
Discounts and Offers at the Café
Priority Notice of Our Events

GOLD

£1,000 one-off
+ £3 / month*

For those who wish to go further in supporting our work and enjoy exclusive benefits.

Includes everything in Silver, plus:

Metallic Membership Card
Exclusive Events & Special Guests
Dinner Events

PLATINUM

£5,000 one-off
+ £3 / month*

Our highest membership tier, with the fullest access and exclusive opportunities.

Includes everything in Gold, plus:

Exclusive Access to our Premium Business Lounge

Being a Member means you commit to a monthly donation of £3, and you commit to making this donation for as long as you are alive.

Library Card

The Library card is non-transferable
Cardholders are responsible for keeping their card safe and reporting any loss or theft promptly. A replacement card will cost £3.00

Membership Termination

The library may suspend or terminate membership for failure to comply with terms and conditions.
Members can cancel their membership at any time by notifying the library.

Privacy & Data Protection

The library collects and stores personal data in accordance with data protection laws.
Members’ borrowing records and other personal information are confidential unless required by law.

Code of Conduct

Our Library is open to everyone, and everyone is welcome; we hope you have a pleasant experience at the Library. However, we have zero tolerance towards anti-social behaviour and abusive behaviour towards members of staff and other users. There are two main rules you need to remember:

Members should behave respectfully towards others, and while talking is allowed in communal parts, Members are reminded to maintain a quiet, conducive environment for reading and studying in the designated quiet zones.
Members should not display disruptive behaviour, and failure to follow library rules may result in membership suspension.