Welcome to Information Services (IS) - Distance Learning Students

Information Services provide IT and library services to registered students at Aberystwyth University, subject to Information Services Regulations, Policies and Guidelines.

To make use of our facilities you will need an Aberystwyth University IT account and an Aber Card.

Your IT Account

You will be able to activate your University IT account online shortly before your course begins and you will be emailed with instructions for doing this as soon as your account is ready.

Your IT account gives you access to:

Your Abercard

Once you have activated your IT account you should apply for your Aber card online so that it is ready for you when you come to campus.

Your IT account gives you access to:

as your student id

and when visiting campus as part of a study school or for research:

to purchase food in University hospitality outlets
for library borrowing, including the use of self-issue machines
to access 24-hour computer rooms
to access the library out of core hours (to enter and exit)
for printing, photocopying and scanning
as your Student Union card
as your Sports Centre card

Essential Library and IT Guide for new students

To find out more about Library and IT facilities please a look at our essential Library and IT guide for new students

Additional services

Postal loan service
Journal article scanning service
Chapter scanning service
Thesis chapter scanning service
Access to library resources in other universities
Our binding service
Document Supply service for articles not available in the University libraries

Further information

the library and learning resources pages will provide you with information on making the best use of the University's libraries and collections
the information literacy will give you tips and advice on finding and using resources and improving your information literacy skills
the frequently asked questions pages provide instructions and advice in the use of our facilities and service