Cambridge University Library

Libraries in Cambridge

University Library

The UL welcomes students from all colleges and subject areas. Its extensive collections are ideal for in-depth research, and there are seven large reading rooms perfect for private study.

In addition to the main building, the UL collections are completed by four libraries that contain subject-focused material in separate locations. These consist of the Medical Library, the Squire Law Library, the Central Science Library, and the Betty and Gordon Moore Library, which covers the subject areas of mathematics, physics, engineering and computer science.

College Libraries

Your college library is generally the first library you'll visit and is often the most convenient, providing core texts and quiet spaces for study. Many college libraries offer 24-hour admittance.

>> College Libraries

Departmental and Faculty Libraries

Departmental and faculty libraries hold books that support learning and research in subject areas taught at Cambridge, including books from reading lists. Many have subject librarians who can provide specialist support and assistance.

>> Departmental and Faculty Libraries

With so much choice, make sure you get to know all the facilities you can use. As borrowing rights and opening hours vary considerably from library to library, check the web site before you go!