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Using the Library

Library Tours

Holloway Road Library seatingIn person library tours- Aldgate & Holloway

Join us for a guided tour: learn all about our facilities, how to search for items and borrow books, plus ask us any questions about using the library.  No need to book, just turn up. Current students are also welcome. 

Meet in the Library entrance on the ground floor near the Information Desk for Holloway Library, Learning Centre.  For Aldgate Library tours, the Library is on the 2nd floor of the Wash Houses building

Wednesday 11th February 2026, 3.30pm - 4pm
Thursday 12th February 2026, 3.30pm - 4pm
Wednesday 18th February 2026, 3.30pm - 4pm
Thursday 19th February 2026, 3.30pm - 4pm

If you require a tour before then, please email Email us or speak to one of our team at the Library Information Desk during staffed hours.

Email us if you have any questions.

Library self-guided tour

Find information about each library in the boxes below. Don't forget, lots of our resources can be found online too including e-books, e-journals and databases.  Take a look at Where to start with Library resources - Studying at London Metropolitan University - LibGuides at London Metropolitan University for more information.

Aldgate Library

Aldgate Library- welcome video

Aldgate library supports the subject areas for  Architecture and Design. It is situated on the second floor of the Wash Houses. Please be aware of fire and emergency exits for each floor.

Information & Help desks: Second floor

Face-to-face support services are located in the library on the second floor. These include:

Second floor: main space

 

 

Holloway Library

Holloway Road Library- welcome video

Toilets and water fountain facilities are available on every floor. Please be aware of fire and emergency exits for each floor.

Information & Help desks

Face-to-face support services are located on the ground floor. These include:

  • Library Information and help desk
  • IT help desk
  • Academic Liaison Librarian appointment area. See: Academic Liaison Librarians
  • Reception / security desk: at library entrance

Mezzanine floor

  • Group study and synergy desks
  • Individual PC, docking stations and iMacs 
  • Library Skills Room (LCM-19) for appointments with Academic Liaison Librarians
  • Reading for pleasure and well-being (fiction) books
  • Silent computer room

Ground floor

  • Group study and synergy desks
  • Individual PC and study desks
  • Library Training Room (LCG-26) - for library workshops
  • Reserved and recently returned books
  • Bookable group study rooms
  • Shared non-bookable group study room
  • Soft seating areas
  • Learning Centre Café - with microwave and vending machines

First floor

  • Books (000 - 999)
  • DVD collection
  • Quiet study zone
  • Individual PCs, docking stations and study desks
  • Print journals
  • Legal reference and law reports
  • Doctoral Research room and Legal Practice collection - LC1-32