The British Library: The National Library of the UK - The British …
WEBWe are the national library of the UK. Our shelves hold over 170 million items - a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we collect everything published today, tomorrow and decades into the future. We have millions of books, but also newspapers, maps, sound recordings, patents and stamps.
About Us: Who We Are, What We Do & Our Strategy - The British …
WEBAbout us. We are the national library of the UK. Our shelves hold over 170 million items – a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we collect everything written today, tomorrow, and decades into the future. We have millions of books, but we have so much more.
Public Lending Right (PLR): Eligibility & Registration - The British ...
WEBUK Public Lending Right (PLR) is a legal right to payment from Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport funding for eligible book contributors when their books are borrowed from public libraries. The UK PLR scheme is administered by the British Library from its offices in Boston Spa. The UK PLR office also provides registration for the ...
Visit Us: Opening Times, Facilities & Accessibility - The British Library
WEBYou can visit our buildings in London or Yorkshire for free, although our services are currently limited. In London you can use our St Pancras Reading Rooms and public desks for personal study, and visit all our galleries, including the free Treasures Gallery. We've also got events, courses ...
Research Resources: Reader Pass & Reading Rooms - The British …
WEBUsing the Library. We're a bit different to your local library. You can't take books out, but you can use our Reading Rooms in London and Yorkshire for personal study and to access our collection. All you need is a free Reader Pass. Our users include academic researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students and members of the public.
What’s On: Upcoming Events and Exhibitions - The British Library
WEBOur full events programme. Tickets for our full events programme - exhibitions, cultural events, family activities, adult courses and tours - are available online. We offer a range of events and activities for people with additional needs and disabilities including accessible tours, relaxed hours and group workshops.
Learning: Events & Workshops For Schools - The British Library
WEBPlan your next school trip. We offer hands-on creative workshops, interactive tours with experts and self-guided visits. Our programme is free and sessions take place at the Library, near Kings Cross. Booking is essential. Please email [email protected] to …
Digital Guide: Explore Our Building & Collections - The British Library
WEBHow to use our digital guide. On the app, you'll find floor plans, video content with transcripts, audio clips and more. Explore all floors of the British Library and discover some of the extraordinary artworks on display. When visiting the British Library in London St Pancras, look for Bloomberg Connects Look-Up Numbers next to collection ...
Press and media - The British Library
WEBOct 25, 2023 · Press releases. Beyond the Bassline opens at the British Library 25 April 2024. Sir Roly Keating to step down as Chief Executive of the British Library in April 2025 10 April 2024. First exhibition to document 500 years of Black music in Britain opens at the British Library this spring 27 February 2024. Last chance to see Fantasy exhibition at the British Library 24 January 2024
More Services: Public Lending Right, Legal Deposit - The British …
WEBLegal deposit is the statutory obligation to deposit at least one copy of every publication from the UK and Ireland, free of charge, at the British Library and other designated deposit libraries. We are currently unable to receive digital legal deposit content via the publisher submission portal. Publishers who want to upload their titles via ...