The University of Sheffield
The University Library

Getting started

Username and password University log in
  • Your username (e.g. Mep13abc) given at registration will log you in to all University services
  • Your university username cannot be changed
  • During the on-line registration process you will create your own password for your university computer account
  • If you forget your password go to Level 1 IC or contact the CiCS Helpdesk 
You need your University username and password to log in to the University web site.
You need to sign in to access University services, including:
  • email & other Google Apps
  • course materials (MOLE)
  • search library resources
  • book a PC or group study room
  • top up UCard with credit
  • get online help & support
UCards Finding your way around

When you register, you will be given a UCard and PIN.
If you forget your PIN just go to https://www.shef.ac.uk/cics/password sign in, and follow the instructions.

Don’t lend your UCard to anyone else.
If you lose it, it costs £5 to replace.

You need to have your UCard with you at all times.
You will need it to:

  • Enter and exit buildings
  • Print and photocopy
  • Borrow and request library books

http://shef.ac.uk/cics/ucards

See the campus map, and interactive campus map

Find all the library sites

Find all the student computer rooms