School Groups
We are only able to accommodate a limited number of school groups per year and do not take bookings directly. Organisers should instead contact Schools Liaison Officers at one of the Colleges to arrange a visit as part of a wider participation programme.
We offer the following for school groups:
Short tours of the University Library
If you are in Cambridge for a short while, you are welcome to arrange a guided tour of the main University Library. Tours take around 15-20 minutes and students will be shown the main Reading Room and open stacks. Please enquire through your Schools Liasion Officer for a tour.
Study skills session
A 45-minute study skills session designed for sixth form students; encompassing managing information, criticial assessment and resource discovery. This can be followed by a tour of the library, as above. Students are welcome to stay and use a study space for the rest of the day. Guest Wi-Fi is available.
Use of the the library facilities for private study
If you would like your group to have full use of library facilities, students will need to register in advance for a library card. This is required to request books, access e-resources, and use the library PCs, printers, scanners and photocopiers.
What will be available?
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Tour of building |
Wi-Fi |
On-site eResources |
PCs |
Printers |
Scanners |
Photocopiers |
Open access books |
Closed access books |
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Tour |
✓ |
✓ |
✘ |
✘ |
✘ |
✘ |
✘ |
✘ |
✘ |
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Study skills session |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✘ |
✘ |
✘ |
✘ |
✓ |
✘ |
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Register for library cards |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |