Your resource for study material, research support, and learning spaces.
These guides will help you to familiarise yourself with the two libraries (Aldgate and Holloway) and all the wonderful things they have to offer!
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Please note:
University buildings including the libraries are closed for Bank Holiday Monday 25th May
Term time opening
Our Reading Room is now located on the First Floor (LC1-04) of Holloway Road Learning Centre.
Students and staff are welcome to drop into Special Collections, but are encouraged to email in advance to access rare books and archive material. Selected material is held offsite and will require at least 3 days notice to retrieve.
Admission for external visitors is via email consultation and registration.
Please email: specialcollections@londonmet.ac.uk for further details.
*Late Tuesdays 10:00-19:00 every first Tuesday of the month
Dates for 2025 include: 01 April and 06 May
The University’s Special Collections hold archives, rare books, and historic objects that span over 350 years. They range in format from personal letters, to oral history and photographs. Start your research by visiting our online catalogue or LibGuides.
Not sure where to start? This guide takes you through the key things you need to know about library online resources and support available.
Find out how to request items from outside London Met Library collections if we don't have what you need.
Develop your academic skills with these great guides, including Studying at London Met; Finding Information; Referencing, Plagiarism and Academic Integrity; Writing and Assignments, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Skills.
Confused by library terms? Check out our list of common library words and their meanings.
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For Library related support: please use library chat or email during opening hours for weekdays and weekends.
For basic library support outside of these hours: please use the Freshservice Support Portal for chat or phone 020 7133 4444.
This shared Library and ITS out of hours support is an external service provided by Norman Managed Services (University of Northumbria at Newcastle).
For IT-related issues: IT TechSmart staff will be available in both libraries, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or please use their help page to log a job or chat with them online.
📞 020 73201183
⌨ Contact form
📌 Find Us : Old Castle Street, London, E1 7PT
Aldgate Campus Ground Floor Map [opens as a PDF]
📞 020 7133 2100
⌨ Contact form
📌 Find Us : 236-250 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PP
Holloway Road Campus- Ground Floor Map [opens as a PDF]
Email: specialcollections@londonmet.ac.uk
@LdnMetSpecColl
Ask your Academic Liaison Librarian for help with finding relevant resources, accessing resources, evaluating resources, referencing.
📆 You can book an appointment to meet with your Academic Liaison Librarian through the link on your Subject Guide.
🤔 Not sure who your librarian is? See: Who is my Academic Liaison Librarian?
📧 You can also get in touch by email: alls@londonmet.ac.uk
