Membership
If I join the Society during the year how long will I have access to the Library? The membership year runs from January to December, and subscriptions are due in January annually. If you join, for example, in March your membership will expire at the end of December that year. Members are not entitled to use the Library until their annual subscription has been paid, so you will need to renew in January in order to continue to access the Library.
What happens if I join the Society at the beginning of the Academic year? New members who join after 1 September may either join for that year and receive the print journals published in November, or join for the following year, in which case they can use the Library, borrow books and enjoy the other benefits from the date of joining, but will not receive their print journals until the November of the following year. For example a member joining the Society in September 2024 can either:
- join for 2024 and receive the 2024 publications, with access to the library until January 2025 or
- join in advance for 2025 and receive the 2025 publications, with access to the library from September 2024 to January 2026.
If joining between September and December please indicate clearly on the paper application form whether you wish to join for the current or next year. If you join online between September and December we will assume that you would prefer to join for the following year unless you contact us (secretary@hellenicsociety.org.uk).
I don't have a Paypal account, can I join online? You do not require a Paypal account, simply click through and select the option on the right to pay by debit or credit card.
Can I join at the Library desk? Yes the membership forms are at the library desk. You can pay by cash, cheque or card. If you are a student please ask your tutor to email the secretary office@hellenicsociety.org.uk to confirm your status.
I don't see my tutor in person very often can they email you to confirm my student status? Yes, if you are a student please ask your tutor or supervisor to confirm your student status by emailing the secretary on office@hellenicsociety.org.uk
Who is entitled to Student membership? Student membership is available to students registered at all Universities and other institutions of higher education.
Who can become a Life member? Life membership is available to those who are 65 or over and who have been members of the Society for at least five years.
What are the benefits of Corporate membership? Corporate Membership is open to companies wishing to support the Society. The company name is listed in the JHS and companies are invited to nominate up to five members of their staff who will be able to use the Library.
