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Welcome to SOAS Library

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)
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Centre for Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies (CCLPS)
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Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (CeDEP)
Last UpdatedApr 3, 2025 170 views
China & Inner Asia
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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
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2025 862 views
Gender Studies
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Global Media and Communications
Last UpdatedMar 26, 2025 253 views
History
Last UpdatedApr 8, 2025 168 views
International Studies & Diplomacy (CISD)
Last UpdatedAug 9, 2024 944 views
Japan Studies
Last UpdatedMar 19, 2025 711 views
Korean Studies
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Law
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Library services
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Linguistics & Languages
Last UpdatedNov 4, 2024 82 views
Middle East and Central Asia
Last UpdatedDec 11, 2024 420 views
Music
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Politics and International relations
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2025 209 views
Religions & Philosophies
Last UpdatedApr 8, 2025 164 views
South Asia
Last UpdatedAug 29, 2024 134 views
South East Asian Studies
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2025 262 views
Using the Library
Last UpdatedMar 27, 2025 8,577 views

SOAS Library Online public access catalogue

A-Z Database List

Full list of Databases the library subscribes to, including trial access.
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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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