The tower lift in the main entrance hall of the University Library is currently out of service. We know this will affect the experience of anyone requiring step-free access to the first floor of the University Library and we have an...
Restoring access to Electronic Legal Deposit: latest update
30 Aug 2024
Every effort is being made to restore access to the Electronic Legal Deposit during the first term of the new academic year. Once the British Library makes the data and their new system available to us, our teams will adapt our systems to interface with the new...
West Room: first floor Beta lift landing and amenities open again
27 Aug 2024
The West Room roof replacement is nearing completion and access to the first floor Beta lift landing has now been restored. This includes the water cooler and access to the first floor Beta women’s toilets. Work inside the West Room is still ongoing to prepare...
Current service interruptions
17 Jul 2024
Readers are currently experiencing intermittent issues with the following services: Accessing subscription e-resources on personal devices (such as laptops) when connected to UniOfCam-Guest Wi-Fi. Library computers remain available to all and...
Seeley Library will temporarily move to the University Library
15 Jul 2024
The Seeley Library will temporarily move into a dedicated and newly designed space within the University Library after term ends in December 2024, until work on the Stirling Building is completed. The iconic Stirling Building is home to the History Faculty and the...
New login process at the University Library
2 Apr 2024
The changes will simplify how people, who are not currently studying or working for the University of Cambridge, access the Library’s digital services – with one new login for everything. These changes will not affect current University of Cambridge...
Requesting Rare Books online
15 Aug 2022
The great majority of Rare Books material can now be requested online through the iDiscover interface. If you are a registered member of the Library, this services enables you to request items in advance of your visit, from your home or workplace. ...