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Senate House Library will close from 17:00 (BST) Wednesday 1 June for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations and reopen at 09:00 Monday 6 June 2022. We will answer all queries as soon as possible after the University reopens.

The Periodicals Reading Room on the 4th floor will be closed for study from Monday 6 - Monday 13 June (inclusive) for essential electrical works to be carried out. Members will still be able to enter the room to access Library collections needed during this time.

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A wealth of primary materials from medieval times to the modern age.

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The Special Collections Reading Room

The Reading Room is an invigilated space for the use of Archives and Manuscripts and printed Special Collections.

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Senate House Library 150

We are celebrating 150 years since Senate House Library's founding collections were established with this online exhibition of featured treasures.

Senate House Library 150

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Paul Joseph, Nelson Mandela & Adelaide Joseph

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Newly donated Anti-Apartheid collection contains photos and letters from Nelson Mandela while in prison

Read the news story about the Joseph archive donation with comments from Nadia Joseph and Dr Reuben Loffman

23 May, 2022
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A Thousand Words For Weather: Artangel presents new sound installation at Senate House Library

04 May, 2022

Service improvements in Senate House Library

08 Apr, 2022

New senior appointments for Senate House Library

11 Jan, 2022

Senate House Library & SAS Libraries shortlisted for Outstanding Library Team in THE Awards 2021

10 Sep, 2021

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