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These guides will assist you to access the library resources, services and how to use the Library.

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About SOAS Library
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Accessibility
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Africa
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Anthropology and Sociology Subject Guide
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Art and Archaeology
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Centre for Creative Industries, Media and Screen Studies (CCIMSS)
Last UpdatedApr 4, 2025 125 views
Centre for Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies (CCLPS)
Last UpdatedApr 4, 2025 228 views
Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (CeDEP)
Last UpdatedApr 3, 2025 157 views
China & Inner Asia
Last UpdatedOct 11, 2024 1,367 views
Contact the Library
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Decolonising SOAS Library
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Development Studies
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Economics
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Electronic Resources
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English Language & Academic Skills (ELAS / IFCELS)
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Finance & Management
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Gender Studies
Last UpdatedMar 26, 2025 648 views
Global Media and Communications
Last UpdatedMar 26, 2025 240 views
History
Last UpdatedMar 25, 2025 154 views
International Studies & Diplomacy (CISD)
Last UpdatedAug 9, 2024 876 views
Japan Studies
Last UpdatedMar 19, 2025 664 views
Korean Studies
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Law
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Library services
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Linguistics & Languages
Last UpdatedNov 4, 2024 69 views
Middle East and Central Asia
Last UpdatedDec 11, 2024 401 views
Music
Last UpdatedApr 3, 2025 162 views
Politics and International relations
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2025 201 views
Religions & Philosophies
Last UpdatedJan 13, 2025 149 views
SOAS Library Online Tour
Last UpdatedSep 30, 2022 13 views
South Asia
Last UpdatedAug 29, 2024 125 views
South East Asian Studies
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2025 240 views
Using the Library
Last UpdatedMar 27, 2025 8,204 views

SOAS Library Online public access catalogue

A-Z Database List

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Library Opening times

Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 11:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am to 10:00 pm

Easter opening (2025)
Thursday 17 April    10am-10pm
Friday 18 April    10am-10pm
Saturday 19 April    9.30-10pm
Sunday 20 April    10am-4pm
Monday 21 April    10am-10pm

For more information about SOAS Library, including online resources, visit Library | SOAS
SOAS key dates and opening times webpages.

Existing members
External members with valid SOAS Library card they do not need to book to visit SOAS Library. If you don't yet have an up-to-date membership, please fill in this form to apply for membership. We will contact you to arrange an appointment for you to collect your new ID card when it is ready.

Special Collections Reading Room

Visitors wishing to use SOAS Special Collections should read our guidance before arranging their visit. We regret that visitors without a booking will not be admitted. For information about joining SOAS Library if you do not already have a valid membership card 

Brunei Gallery

For further information see Brunei Gallery website

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