Library service updates

Repair works on the West Room Roof

25 Apr 2023

Whilst this year’s exam period draws to a close, we’ll begin preparation for around six months of essential repair work on the roof of the West Room.

For many of you, the UL is an important place to work during Easter term, and the programme of repairs will...

New opening hours for the Manuscripts and Rare Books Reading Rooms

4 Apr 2023

From Tuesday 11 April, the Rare Books Reading Room and the Manuscripts Reading Room...

First stage of maintenance work on ceiling lights now complete

14 Mar 2023

In February and March 2023, an electrical engineering contractor undertook essential work on the lighting systems in some of our reading rooms and other spaces in the UL.

The first stage of work is complete, and no further closures are scheduled for maintenance until the end of the exam...

The Tea Room returns

15 Dec 2022

We are truly delighted to let you know that The Tea Room will once more serve refreshments from Monday 9 January 2023.

Welcome to the new team from BaxterStorey, who will serve barista coffee and a daily-changing variety of sandwiches, paninis,...

Sound-proofed solo work-spaces now available

20 Oct 2022

Discover more options for solo working space in our libraries. ...

Changes to fines policy for current members of the University

12 Sep 2022

From 06 September, fines on standard loan items and recalled items will no longer apply for current members of the University at the University Library and in Faculty and Department Libraries.

Please be aware that this policy applies to the University Library (UL) and Faculty and...

Changes to how you consult non-borrowable items from the modern collections

18 Aug 2022

We have introduced new arrangements for consulting printed items from the modern collections that aren’t suitable for borrowing.

If you request non-borrowable modern material, it may now be available for consultation in new locations...

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.

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Accessing items from the Aoi Basement

21 Jun 2022

Arrangements for accessing material stored in the Aoi Pavilion basement have changed this year.

It is no...

Staying safe

7 Jun 2022

Although the UK government has lifted all remaining COVID-19 restrictions, the University of Cambridge asks for ongoing consideration for those who remain at increased risk from catching any communicable disease...