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Membership
Membership is available free of charge to staff and postgraduate students of all UK and EU universities, and to staff and postgraduate students of other universities which subscribe to the Institute's annual payment scheme.
Undergraduate students with a special need to use the library may be admitted if their supervisor applies to the librarian.
Members of the public needing to consult works not easily available elsewhere may be admitted as short-term visitors.
Those requiring extensive use of the library are invited to apply to become Friends of the IHR, on payment of a small annual fee. For details, see our Friends pages.
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday
9.00 a.m.- 8.45 p.m. No admission after 8.30 p.m.
Saturday
9.30 a.m.- 5.15 p.m. No admission after 5.00 p.m.
The library closes at public holidays, Easter and between Christmas and New Year.
Rooms may be temporarily closed because of seminars and meetings. Non-members or members making a special visit are advised to telephone to check availability of items before visiting.
Closure dates for 2009-10
August Bank Holiday 2009
31 August 2009
Christmas 2009-10
Thursday 24 December 2009 to Saturday 2 January 2010 inclusive
Easter 2010
Thursday 1 April 2010 to Tuesday 6 April 2010 inclusive
May Bank Holidays 2010
3 and 31 May 2010
August Bank Holiday 2010
30 August 2010
Location
The IHR Library is located in the north block of the University of London Senate House, which may be entered from Malet Street or Russell Square.
The nearest underground stations are Russell Square (Piccadilly Line) and Goodge Street (Northern Line).
Nearest buses pass along Gower Street or Tottenham Court Road, or through Russell Square.
Access for disabled users
The Library is accessible to wheelchairs users on all floors, providing that the lift is functioning. However, narrow spaces and heavy doors in some locations may mean that readers need to get assistance.
Book retrieval service
Library staff are happy to bring materials to users if they are having difficulty accessing a particular area of the library. If possible, it would be helpful if readers could telephone in advance to request this.
Assistive Equipment and Technology
- An Adjustable Table is available in the British Local History Room opposite the Pollard Room entrance. Please contact library staff (via library office or reception) to get it adjusted. Laptops can be used at this location, and we may be able to provide one if this is requested in advance.
- Dolphin LunarPlus Screen magnification software is available in the basement reading room, for use with the library catalogue and electronic resources. A manual is available from the library office, and a quick reference guide is available beside the PC.
- Two 'daylight' lamps with magnifying lens are available from the library office. Please ask staff if you need help setting these up or moving them to your preferred location.
- A magnifying glass is available from the library office.
Library leaflets and guides
Library leaflets can be made available in larger sizes. Please ask in library office or email ihr.library@sas.ac.uk if you have any special requirements.
Photocopying assistance
Library staff are able to assist users who are having difficulty using the photocopiers. If staff are unable to help immediately, copies can be posted or collected at a later stage. Please go to the library office or ask the receptionist to contact the duty librarian to arrange this.
Please let us know if there are any other aspects of the library which you feel could be improved on. Library staff are happy to help users with individual requirements.
Please also see the general IHR disability statement.
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