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Access to electronic and print resources focused on veterinary science and animal health and services to support your study and keep up to date with clinical research.

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Our awards celebrate achievements and build knowledge that contributes to evidence-based veterinary medicine.

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We hold a unique collection of books, archives, artefacts and memorabilia which together offer an insight into the evolution of the British veterinary profession.

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What is a trial membership?

A trial membership is an opportunity to explore how our electronic resources can benefit you. You can trial the library for three days.

Please give at least 48hrs notice before the trial start date. Forms submitted after 5pm on a Friday will not be processed until the next working day.

Terms and conditions

  1. Trial Library membership lasts 3 days from the date of the issuing of passwords and cannot be extended.
  2. An individual will only be granted one trial membership.
  3. Trial membership is only open to MRCVS and veterinary nurses registered with the RCVS.
  4. Trial Library membership is not available to those who have previously been a Library member within the last two years.
  5. Trial Library membership is non-transferable and may only be used by the person named on the application form.
  6. Trial membership is for your own personal use to allow you to evaluate the RCVS Knowledge Library membership package prior to joining. Login details which are supplied to you must not be shared with any third parties.
  7. Electronic resources available via RCVS Knowledge Library, including e-journals, and databases, are provided for research for a non-commercial purpose or private study and are subject to license agreements with each publisher that govern access and use.

It is the responsibility of individuals to ensure that their use of electronic resources does not breach the terms and conditions specified in the license agreements. Details of the conditions of use for each resource can be found under the terms and conditions section of their websites.

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What we do with your personal information

The RCVS Knowledge is the charity partner of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). By signing this form you are consenting to join the library and allowing us to share your personal information with the RCVS. We will process your data for as long as we have your consent to do so. Your personal information will be used to administer payment for membership fees and service charges. We are committed to the privacy of your personal information and will process your data in line with our privacy policy and the General Data Protection Regulations. Your personal information will not be shared with outside third parties and you have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time.