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Main Library, Gower Street
News

Relocation of Management Books and Medical Science Periodicals

From 13th June 2013, Management books will move to the Main Library, they will be in the corridor next to the Hebrew and Jewish studies collections on the 2nd floor, and which will be accessible from the Library once in place. This is to accommodate the temporary move of the Cruciform Library collection to the Science Library while refurbishments take place. Please ask staff at the Main Library Issue Desk for help with locating the Management collection in its new location.

Medical Science Periodicals will move to the Store and will be available by request via Explore for collection at the Science Library Assistance Desk from 15th June.

 

Address and contact details
  • Address: Wilkins Building, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT
  • Issue Desk: 020 7679 7792
  • Account queries: lib-myaccount@ucl.ac.uk
  • Enquiries: library@ucl.ac.uk
  • Nearest tube stations: Euston, Euston Square, Goodge Street, Warren Street
  • Other ways of getting in touch: Come in to the issue or enquiry desks and we'll be happy to help. You can also see our Contacting Us webpages..
Subject coverage and guides

The Main Library houses collections relating to the following subject areas:

For a detailed guide to the Library's provision in a subject click on the relevant link above.

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Location

The Main Library is located on the 1st floor of the Wilkins Building.

The easiest way to reach it is to enter the main UCL site via the Gower Street entrance, walk around the left hand side of the central portico and enter the door at the top of the ramp. Once inside, turn left and go through the door at the end of the small corridor. The library entrance and reception desk are to the right, adjacent to the Octagon.

Detailed map of the area

Disabled access

Most floors and collections are now accessible from the lift installed next to the Library's main entrance. There are, however, a few parts of certain collections that remain difficult to access due to the nature of the Main Library buildings. For details of which collections are involved and how to make arrangements to over come any difficulties, please see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/Library/disabil.shtml or contact the Library's Disabled Users' Officer, Matthew Reynolds or phone 020 7679 7110.

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Opening hours
  Issue Desk Reading Rooms
Monday 09:30 - 20:45 Open from 08:45
Tuesday 09:30 - 20:45 24 hour opening
Wednesday 09:30 - 20:45 24 hour opening
Thursday 09:30 - 20:45 24 hour opening
Friday 10:00 - 20:45 24 hour opening
Saturday 11:00 - 17:45 Close at 21:00
Sunday Closed 11:00 - 21:00
(holders of UCL Library Cards only)
  Issue Desk Reading Rooms
Monday 09:30 - 18:45 08:45 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:30 - 18:45 08:45 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 18:45 08:45 - 19:00
Thursday 09:30 - 18:45 08:45 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:45 08:45 - 19:00
Saturday 11:00 - 17:45 11:00 - 21:00
Sunday Closed 11:00 - 21:00
(holders of UCL Library Cards only)

Please note:
During weekends and evening periods we are open principally to offer a books loans service and to handle related queries. Enquiries of a more complex nature or regarding other services may need to be referred to staff who work office hours: see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/help.shtml for details.

In addition, the Library does not manage general computing, which is instead the responsibility of the Information Systems Division. Their Service Desk's opening hours, plus further information, may be found at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/isd/common/servicedesk

Bank holiday arrangements
  • Monday 27 May: Reading Rooms open 08:45-22:30, Issue Desk open 11:00-18:00
Friday 19 July

Owing to our annual staff conference, the library will be closed all day, Friday 19 July

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Services

Photocopying
There are several black-and-white photocopiers and one colour photocopier available for use in the Library. These are supplemented by a photocopy card dispenser and re-charger.

Cards can be used in the majority of UCL libraries. They cost £1.00 each.

Copy credit is added to the card in units of 20p to an amount of your choice (£50 maximum) and under the new service printing costs break down to 5p per sheet of A4 (40p for colour).

Audio-Visual
Four combined DVD players (2 with VIDEO facilities) are available in the viewing room (including Region 1 and Blueray options) which can be accessed just to the right of the Reference Room; headphones are available for use within the room. Many DVD's are available from the Issue Desk room.

IT provision
The Main Library has an Information Systems cluster room with 10 workstations; it is situated just beyond the Flaxman Gallery, on the left hand side behind the photocopiers. There are also a few workstations in the Hebrew and Jewish Studies section on the 2nd floor located straight ahead as you reach the top of the main entrance stairway. Also see Student Computer Workroom Information Pages or ask library staff.

Inter Library Loans
The Main Library participates in the centralised inter library loans service.

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Last modified 1st May 2013.

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