I was thinking about how great the university libraries were for books, journals and papers in technical subjects. I've long since left university but want to borrow books for personal development. Does anyone know of libraries that would allow guest use? Obviously local libraries are great but they stock for mainstream use. I'm looking at a minority requirement outside of academic institutions.
My local university isn't that great for the science / engineering subjects in interested in.
That makes me wonder if the British library has access to general public online. For an annual fee is OK. I just doubt I'll get access to borrowing books via my local library which would be convenient considering it's round the corner from me and opens late enough a few days a week for me to access.
Anyone got any suggestions?