Coronavirus safety measures
Libraries and Learning Zones are open. Students can only visit their own sites between Monday and Saturday. On Sundays students can contact us to book at CSM, LCC or LCF College libraries.
Reserve items for Click and Collect and book a study space online for the week ahead.
Contact us via Ask if you need help.
View our Big Welcome pages to find out more about the libraries this year, watch our welcome video and explore the links below.
A Big Welcome from UAL Library Services
An introduction to UAL Library Services for new and returning students.
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Credit: Ana Escobar Ana Escobar,
Book a study space.
Students need to book in advance to use study spaces, PCs or Macs.
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Ana_Escobar, LCF Library. Image by Ana Escobar , 2013
Library Search
Search the catalogue, find articles, see your account details and find resources on your subject.
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Questions? Chat to us
We're here to help on Live Chat. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions or submit a query.
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Camberwell Library by Ana Escobar, 2018
Opening hours and locations
Libraries and Learning Zones are open. Opening hours may vary between sites and may change at short notice. Please check here for updates.
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Using the libraries
Borrowing, customer service, study areas, research, printing and copying, and policies.
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Academic Support
Student resources, including support for your studies and copyright information.
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'overheard on the underground', LCC Library, by Anne Odling-Smee, 2015, LCC Library. 'overheard-on-the-underground' Image courtesy of UAL Library Service
Special Collections and Archives
Discover the archives of UAL - including the Archives and Special Collections Centre and the Stanley Kubrick Archive.
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Ana Escobar, LCF Library. Image by Ana Escobar 2013
Alumni and visitors
Please note that we are not currently allowing alumni or Sconul visits to the libraries, archives or special collections for safety reasons.
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Get in touch - and send feedback
Contact any of our libraries, and let us know your queries.
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By Ana Escobar,
Sensus Access - make your documents more accessible
SensusAccess allows anyone with a UAL email account to upload a document and convert it to a more accessible format.
Connect on social media
Library stories
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Useful phone apps
Details of free apps to help you read documents on your phone
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10 years of UAL Research Online
10 years of UALRO
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Click and Collect
Library Services has introduced a Click and Collect service for reserving and borrowing items. Read why we did and how to use it.
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Reading collections
New dates for the Reading collections: African-Caribbean, Asian & African Art in Britain Archive reading group and how to join.
We have been accredited with Customer Service Excellence.