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      • The British Library. Click to view.

        The British Library

      • Senate House Library, University of London, Secret Pilgrim. Click to enlarge.

        Senate House Library, University of London, Secret Pilgrim

  • Research Office Information 2012/13

    Guide to Libraries

  • As a student in London, you will have access to some of the best libraries in the world. The links below will take you the websites of the major libraries in London, and some that are less well-known. Some libraries will require a SCONUL card for registration. Staff in the RCA Library will be happy to explain how this process works.

    Architectural Association Library
    Birkbeck College Library

    British Council Visual Arts Library

    BFI Library

    The British Library

    The Conway Library

    Courtauld Institute of Art

    Craft Council Research Library

    Geffrye Museum: Domestic Interiors Study Centre

    Hyman Kreitman Research Centre Tate Britain

    Imperial College Library

    inIVA Library

    Kensington and Chelsea Public Library

    Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture (MODA) Study Room

    National Archives (Public Record Office)

    National Art Library
    RIBA British Architectural Library

    Royal Geographical Society - Foyles Reading Room

    St Bride Library

    University College London

    University of London (Senate House Library)

    Warburg Institute Library

    Wellcome Library

    Westminster Reference Library

    The Witt Library
    The Women's Library

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