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Welcome to SOAS Library
As a leading UK research library (RLUK), we have over 1.3 million volumes, periodicals and audio-visual materials in 400 languages, and special collections of manuscripts, rare books, and archives – all focusing on the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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| Mon-Fri | 8am - 11pm |
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| Sat-Sun | 9:30am - 10pm |
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