The British Library: The National Library of the UK - The British …
We are the national library of the UK. Our shelves hold over 170 million items - a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we collect everything published today, tomorrow and decades into the future. We have millions of books, but also newspapers, maps ...
Register or renew your free British Library Reader Pass - The British ...
2024年3月21日 — Your British Library Reader Pass is a library card that gives you free access to our world-leading collection and Reading Rooms in London and Yorkshire.. Everyone needs a Reader Pass that has been issued or renewed since 21 March 2024 to request collection items. This is because our system has changed since the cyber-attack in October 2023.
Visit Us: Opening Times, Facilities & Accessibility - The British Library
This includes our public spaces, our Members' Room, our permanent Treasures Gallery and our Entrance Hall display space. See our festive period opening times.. On Tuesday 26 November our Treasures Gallery will close at 17.00.. On Wednesday 4 December both Medieval Women: In Their Own Words and A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient …
Research Resources: Reader Pass & Reading Rooms - The British …
We're a bit different to your local library. We house the national collection, with many unique items. You can't take books home, but you can use our Reading Rooms in London and Yorkshire for personal study and to access our collection. All you need is a free Reader Pass. You can also use our public ...
About Us: Who We Are, What We Do & Our Strategy - The British …
Our strategy. Our mission is to make our intellectual heritage accessible to everyone, for research, inspiration and enjoyment. Explore our vision for the British Library and the big themes that will guide us between now and 2030.
What’s On: Upcoming Events and Exhibitions - The British Library
Join us this autumn for a fantastic line-up of cultural events, including music, talks, festivals, performances, poetry, and more. Upcoming highlights include Gazelle Twin live at the Library and the Irish Writers’ Weekend, while our two new exhibitions bring their own host of fascinating events, including curators’ lunchtime lectures, a MedievalFest and Silk Road Bazaar.
Press and media - The British Library
2024年4月10日 — Press releases. Discover how to make your start-up a success at the British Library 11 November 2024. British Library announces 2025 exhibitions 7 November 2024. Exhibition that tells the story of medieval women in their own words opens at the British Library 25 October 2024. Rebecca Lawrence appointed as new …
Learning: Events & Workshops For Schools - The British Library
We're open and hosting in-person and online events for schools in St Pancras and Leeds. Discover more and book your event or workshop. Find out more.
International Office - The British Library
International partnerships. Our international work includes multiple collaborations, projects and relationships. We work with library sector partners worldwide to make connections, share knowledge and further the work of libraries internationally.
Digital Guide: Explore Our Building & Collections - The British Library
Explore our London St Pancras building and collections with our free digital guide. Discover some of the world's most significant books, maps and manuscripts, find artworks on display around the building and access behind-the-scenes content with the …