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Using the Library

Welcome to the Library

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!

Contact us

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. 

Aldgate Library

📞 020 73201183

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📌 Find Us : Old Castle Street, London, E1 7PT

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Holloway Road Library

📞  020 7133 2100

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📌 Find Us : 236-250 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PP

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Special Collections

Email: specialcollections@londonmet.ac.uk 

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Academic Liaison Librarians

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

Holloway Road Library welcome video

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Aldgate Library welcome video

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Further guidance and support

Where to start with Library resources

Not sure where to start?  This guide takes you through the key things you need to know about library online resources and support available.

Request It! guide

Find out how to request items from outside London Met Library collections if we don't have what you need.

Skills Hub

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.

Library Vocabulary

Confused by library terms?  Check out our list of common library words and their meanings.