Finding books and journals

Use the Library Catalogue

The Library Catalogue is accessible via the Library website, or the Catalogue-dedicated computer terminals throughout the Library.

The Library Catalogue will help you:

• Find out which Library items are in stock…and out on loan
• Locate a book by title and/or author
• Place a reservation for a book out on loan
• Browse author names or particular subjects
• Check if the Library has a particular journal/periodical.

Attend a Library Catalogue training session or see the leaflet Using the Library Catalogue

Locating books and journals on the shelf

Having found your item on the Catalogue, note the classmark, which is also on the spine label of the book or journal, and location, then use the Floor plan guide to locate the item.

Course Books Lists

A convenient way to check availability of books cited on your reading lists in one search.  You will need your LSE username and password to access Course Reading Lists.

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