Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 11:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am to 10:00 pm
May Bank Holiday opening
Monday 5th May 10.00am to 10.00pm
Monday 26th May 10.00am to 10.00pm
NOTICE:
Access to the SOAS Library is restricted for external users from Tuesday 06/05/25 to Friday 23/05/25 inclusive.
We will not be registering library membership for new SCONUL Access applicants in bands B, C and R.
New membership and membership renewals for University of London members with UG or taught postgraduate status will also be paused during this period. However, University of London members who are staff or PhD researchers may still apply as normal.
Existing SCONUL Access users with valid SOAS Library membership cards are not affected by this.
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.
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
For further information see Brunei Gallery website
