Other libraries
Visit libraries across London and the British Isles as a registered student from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ.
University of London Libraries
All staff and students have access to Senate House Library, as the central library for the UoL Federation, and students have access to King’s College London Libraries under the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ/King’s Strategic Partnership. Please ask Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Library staff for details.
The provides reference access to institutional libraries within the University of London (UoL). Libraries may have different access arrangements, so please check with the library you intend to visit before traveling.
Libraries and archives with significant collections relating to the history of art and architecture include:
Some of these libraries are part of the University of London, some of them are publicly accessible, and others are HE libraries which Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ users could access as an external visitor or under the SCONUL Access scheme.
You can find lists of art library and research institutions in the UK and Ireland, and art documentation societies around the world on the .
Accessing other libraries and archives
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students and staff may be able to access other libraries and archives:
- As a University of London (UoL) member
Your access and the services you can use will vary between member institutions and according to your level of study. - Through the
‘Band A’ only – open to PhD, researchers and staff only - As an external user. Student and academic services can provide a letter of introduction if you need one.
Please check individual libraries’ websites for the most up to date information about external visitors, or ask Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Library staff for advice.
Finding resources in other libraries and archives
gives details of materials held in many UK national, academic and specialist libraries
lists archives held by UK institutions
includes more than 10,000 libraries worldwide- Artists’ Papers Register
This archive of artists’ papers is privately held according to this. AÌý gives you details about the Register. Visit the to read the papers.
searches the content of European national libraries
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