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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.

SOAS Library Online public access catalogue

A-Z Database List

Full list of Databases the library subscribes to, including trial access.
Go to A-Z List

Library Opening times

Library training events

Library Opening Hours

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

Christmas opening hours

The Library will close for the festive season at 12.00 noon on Tuesday 24th December 2024 and re-open at 9.30 on Saturday 4th January 2025 when normal opening hours will resume.

For more information about SOAS Library, including online resources, visit Library | SOAS

SOAS key dates and opening times webpages.

Essential Maintenace on SOAS Library Systems
Essential maintenance will take place on SOAS library systems on Saturday 21st December from 5.00am to 6.00 pm
During this period, you will not be able to access the library catalogue or your library account. Our self-service machines onsite will also be affected.

SOAS Digital Collections will also be unavailable from 11.00pm on 24th December to 5.00am on 29th December.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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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