Admission to the Library

Applying to use the Library

All applicants must use self registration before visiting the Library Reception with the necessary ID.

Please check your status before arriving to ensure you have brought the correct ID and your application can be processed quickly.

You must visit the Library within four weeks of submitting the self registration form online. Once showing all required ID the card should take 1 -2 working days.

 

Quick links

Contact the Admissions Department.

Ask a Librarian

Library Catalogue

Archives Catalogue

Opening hours

Borrowing for external users

Guides

Contacting us: enquiries and feedback

 

Who can use the Library

LSE Students, Staff and Associate Staff

LSE Alumni

University of London

SCONUL Access

Academic Staff and Students from Other Institutions

Business Visitors

Members of the Public

Visiting the Reading Room (Archives and Rare Books)

 

Important information

Library rules

Service level definitions

 

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