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...
The 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...
Restoring access to Electronic Legal Deposit: latest update
4 Jun 2024
The first stage of access to the Electronic Legal Deposit is expected by August, the British Library has said. The restoration will give access to non-print legal deposit materials collected before October 2023, when the cyber attack on the British Library took...
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...
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...