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Senate House Library

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We are the University of London's central library and the home library for the School of Advanced Study.

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Senate House Library is a world-class academic research Library, located in Bloomsbury, Central London. It is the central library for the University of London and the School of Advanced Study.

The library houses and cares for more than 2 million books and 1,200 archival collections, it is one of the UK’s largest academic libraries focused on the arts, humanities, and social sciences. It holds a wealth of primary source material from the medieval period to the modern age.

As well as being a research and academic library it holds regular exhibitions and events open to the public.

Mission

To facilitate research excellence.

Address: Senate House Malet Street , London WC1E 7HU, XGL, GB
Phone: 020 8862 8500
[email protected]
State: XGL
City: London
Zip Code: WC1E 7HU

opening times

Monday: 09:00-21:00
Tuesday: 09:00-21:00
Wednesday: 09:00-21:00
Thursday: 09:00-21:00
Friday: 09:00-18:30
Saturday: 10:00-17:30

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Reviews
It is a good library and a quiet space to concentrate and study, especially for post-graduates. Registration is required in advance for use. The open space leading up to the library was decorated for Christmas and people were visiting.
The library is probably the best library in London. The library has several big reading rooms on the 4th Floor including the one full of sofas. The library staff is nice. The 5th Floor 6th Floor & 7th Floor has little space for reading. The 7 th Floor has the least people to visit and really quiet which makes it probably the best place to study. *Water bottle can be filled up on the Ground Floor*
I visit Senate House Library to borrow books and study. The building is magnificent , the library is well-equipped and staff are helpful. I particularly like the café, the cosy seats, and the well-arranged study space. Hope that I can visit the Senate House Library again!
So I've been to quite a few libraries in London over the past three years as a grad student, but the SHL is hands down the best one. I use it almost every day and it's been an absolute pleasure. They've got this awesome perk where you can borrow a laptop for free, plus they've got an incredible selection of books - they even have some rare editions that are sometimes even better than what you'd find at the British Library. And if you're looking for a comfy spot to work, they've got this super fancy leather sofa room. Best of all, the staff there are really nice and patient. They've made my research life so much easier. I've already told all my buddies about the SHL and will definitely keep recommending it to anyone who asks!
A brilliant and classical library hidden in the Senate house building University of London. Good place to go and good environment to study. University of London students can get a free library card to access.
My most favourite library in London. Beautiful exteriors and interiors, including original period brass fixtures and fittings, marble cladding and oak-strip flooring in the main reading rooms.
Back today twenty years on from hiding here at uni for work, brilliant library
Great place to studying. Free access to all UoL students. Very warm in winter.
Great atmosphere for getting some work done. Plugs can sometimes be hard to find and so can a desk, but if you're there early it shouldn't be a problem.
Very professional , Quiet and comfortable for studying
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