Visitor access to LSE Library and Archive
Welcome
Our Library is open to all who want to use the collections.
The access we provide varies from four weeks, three months to the full academic year — depending on your affiliation and requirements.
Collections you can access
Visitors can use most print items (excluding Course Collection books), and some electronic resources via the 1st floor visitor PCs. Need help? Contact us.
How to apply for access to LSE Library
Select a category to find out how long we can give you access for, and what you need to provide. It can take a week for us to respond to applications.
Select your category
Digital scanning service
If you are unable to visit you may benefit from our free scanning service which is aimed at researchers wishing to consult small amounts of material remotely. Digital scans of archives and special collections items can be ordered for personal use.
Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We aim to produce scans, subject to condition approval and appropriate copyright restrictions, within 10 working days.
Contact us
If you need any help, get in touch:
- Library Chat (IM)
- Phone: 020 7955 7229