Using the Library

How to make effective use of the SOAS Library

This section has been designed to answer any questions you may have about using the Library. 

Please select an option for more information.

• Frequently asked questions
• Opening times
• Where to find us
• Admission to the library
• Using Special Collections
• Customer charter
• Finding material in the library
• Finding material in other libraries
• Copyright guidance
• Glossary

Library services

The Library offers many services to its members and visitors. Please select an option for more information:

• Keeping in touch
• Borrowing books
• Returning books
• Renewing books
• Recalled books
• Lost books
• Checking your own record
• Printing and photocopying
• Disability Support
• Study spaces
• Borrowing DVDs and Returning DVDs
• Paying library fines
• Interlibrary loan