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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!

Aldgate Library welcome video

Library opening hours

Holloway Road and Aldgate libraries 


Term time opening from Monday 23 September 2024

Monday to Friday 8am* to 11.30pm (*Aldgate Library opens at 9am)
Library staff available: 9am to 7pm
Library chat and email support: 10am to 6pm

 

Weekend opening (term time)

Saturday and Sunday 11am to 6.30pm
Library staff available: 12pm to 4pm on Saturdays at Holloway 
Library chat and email support: 12.30pm to 3.30pm on Saturdays 

 

Winter vacation opening hours 2024/25 

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December 11am - 6.30pm **
Monday 16 December to Thursday 19th December 8am* to 9pm
Friday 20th December 8am* to 5pm
Saturday 21st December to Wednesday 1st January inclusive CLOSED 
Thursday 2nd January to Friday 3rd January 8am* to 9pm
Saturday 4th January and Sunday 5th January  11am - 6.30pm **
Monday 6th January to Friday 10th January 8am* to 11.30pm
Saturday 11th January to Sunday 12th January 11am - 6.30pm
Monday 13th January 2025 Term time hours resume

*Aldgate Library opens at 9am
** Library staff not available

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.

Borrow or request guide

Find out how to borrow items from the library or request items 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.

Holloway Road Library welcome video

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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Holloway Road Library

📞  020 7133 2100

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Special Collections

Our 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

Email us: 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

Special Collections

Closure and refurbishment of our Special Collections Reading Room and Service


Due to the relocation of Special Collections to the Holloway Road Learning Centre this Autumn, we will temporarily be closed to users. During the closure we will be operating a limited enquiry service via email, a Learning and Teaching Room at Aldgate, and online appointments.


For online appointments, researchers and students can book a one-hour timeslot to view Special Collections material remotely. Consultation via email prior to booking your appointment is requested. 

For further information and updates, please visit Home - Special Collections - LibGuides at London Metropolitan University