Access to the multi-functional devices for printing, scanning and photocopying is currently unavailable to library readers who are not University of Cambridge students and staff. Access to digital resources, WiFi and borrowing are unaffected and are still available...
Printing, scanning and photocopying temporarily unavailable to library readers
22 Apr 2024
World Book Night event on 23 April 2024
17 Apr 2024
On the first day of Easter Term, Tuesday 23 April 2024, the library will close to readers at 7pm, for a World Book Night event to take place. Our first night of later opening hours will be Wednesday 24 April when we will be open 9am to 10pm. The later opening hours...
Request in advance for Special Collections on Saturdays
17 Apr 2024
There will be no fetching service for Special Collections at the University Library on Saturday 20 and 27 April and 4, 11, 18 and 25 of May. You can make requests in advance for Saturdays. Request items by 1pm on the Friday and they’ll be ready for you on 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...
Repair works on the West Room Roof
19 Mar 2024
Essential repair work is being carried out on the roof of the West Room. The West Room, next to the Main Reading Room, is a staff area where we receive and process items for Cambridge University Libraries and the Storage Facility in Ely. The additional services...
Data and file storage on Cambridge University Library computers
28 Feb 2024
The data and file storage service on computers in Cambridge University Library and The Betty & Gordon Moore Library will be retired on 30 March 2024. Follow these instructions to move your saved files to an alternative storage service. What is changing...
British Library timeline: restoring Electronic Legal Deposit
22 Feb 2024
The British Library has advised they are working towards the middle of this calendar year to restore access to the electronic legal deposit service. Tell us what you need. We are here to help you. We understand that students and researchers want and need access...
ArchiveSearch now upgraded: explore the new features
31 Jan 2024
We have upgraded to a new version of ArchiveSearch, our discovery platform for archive materials. Benefits of the new version include: a new ‘View Digital Material’ button will appear in records for collections that have digital material...
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. ...
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 longer possible for readers to access the basement of the Aoi Pavilion. We made this change following a review of library spaces which is helping us to...
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, and others who may prefer to continue to wear face...