LibGuides: Visit the Library: Welcome to the Library

Aldgate Library welcome video

Library opening hours

Holloway Road and Aldgate libraries

Term time opening from Monday 13th January 2025

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

Special Collection Opening Hours

Students, staff and external visitors are welcome to book an appointment to view material from the Special Collections, now located at Holloway Road Learning Centre.

Please email: specialcollections@londonmet.ac.uk for further details.

Our new opening hours will be made available, following the refurbishment of our Reading Room during early 2025.

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 or LibGuides.

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.