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Using the Library

Read our key information to help get you started using our services, collections and support.

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Library resources guide to save you time and help you find the most relevant resources.
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Borrow, renew and request books and other material from LSE Library and beyond.
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Make a study space booking and find out about other facilities.
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Recommend material to be added to the Library collection.
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Find material in the Library such as books, journals and archives.
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Interlending services for material you need that we don't have.
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Opening hours for the building and service points.
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Search our catalogues using these tools.
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Support for teaching staff with reading lists and scanned readings.
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Access archives and special collections in the 4th floor reading room.
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Find out about Library services for LSE alumni.
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Join the Library as a visitor from outside LSE.

Charles Booth's London

Charles Booth and his family sitting on some steps for a group photo.
Explore the famous poverty maps

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020 7955 7229

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library.enquiries@lse.ac.uk

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