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Our Library is open to staff, students and outside visitors and is as much about accessing digital resources as physical items. The library team is on hand to help you find what you need.

Borrowing from Goldsmiths

Opening times

We are usually open for self-service 24/7. Help Desk hours and when external visitors can come in vary

Laptop loans

You can borrow laptops to use for short periods from the Library and PSH building

Renewals

How to renew your loans online, in person or over the phone

Borrowing from elsewhere

Using other Libraries

There are many other libraries in London and elsewhere you can use as a Goldsmiths student or staff member

Inter-Library Loans

Items not held by Goldsmiths Library may be requested through the Inter-Library Loans service

Suggestions for purchase

If we don't have the resource you need, and it isn't easily available elsewhere we may be able to purchase it

Visitors and support

Visitors and alumni

Visitors from other institutions, the local community and Goldsmiths alumni can use our library

Disability support

We offer a range of services to ensure everyone can use our library, including the Assistive Technology Centre

Ask a question

Chat live to one of our team or look through the questions other Library visitors have asked

Finding resources

Using Library Search Map and floor plan Collections and locations E-Resources A-Z Reading Lists Audio-visual collections E-Books E-Journals Newspapers UK official publications Online tutorials on finding resources

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