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British Library

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It combines collections of books, journals, manuscripts, maps, printed music and sound recordings, covering all subject areas and in all known written languages.

Everyone is welcome to visit the Library, to visit their exhibition galleries or to tour the building. However, you need to apply for a Reader Pass to use their Reading Rooms.

They issue passes to those who need to use collections, whether or not you are affiliated to a research institution. They support researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs across all fields of study, and in academic, commerce or private research. If you are doing research, and the British Library's collection could help you, you are welcome to go and use the Library.

Please see separate entries for details of registration and access to the collections.

Opening Hours:
Reader Registration Office;
Monday 9.30am-6.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am-8.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am-6.00pm
Thursday 9.30am-6.00pm
Friday 9.30am-4.30pm
Saturday 9.30am-4.30pm

Directions:
Underground: nearest stations - Kings Cross St Pancras or Euston.
Buses: 10, 30, 73, 91, 205, 390, 476 run along Euston Road.
Limited car parking in Marchmont Street, Ossulston Street and Judd Street.
There is a covered area for bicycles.

Accessibility:
The Library is accessible for people with disabilities. Induction loops are installed at Enquiry and Issue Desks. Contact the Disability Support Officer to discuss the services you require in order to use the Library's collections.