Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science (LCCOS)

Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science (LCCOS) is a department within the Office of the UCL Vice-Provost (Faculties). We provide outstanding staff, services and resources to support the world-class research, education and enterprise that is undertaken in UCL. We connect the world with UCL through innovative programming and engagement activities. We are the home of the Office for Open Science and Scholarship and a partner in the UCL Research Institute for Collections. LCCOS was formed in December 2021 and we are working to update the websites of our services to reflect our new identity.

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Library Services

UCL Library Services supports learning, teaching and research at UCL and includes libraries and learning spaces located across London, covering a wide range of specialist subjects.

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Office for Open Science and Scholarship

The UCL Office for Open Science and Scholarship supports the UCL community in the adoption of Open practices and approaches.

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Museums

The Grant Museum of Zoology, the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and the UCL Art Museum curate and animate collections to support learning and cultural engagement. Find out What's On.

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Bloomsbury Theatre and Studio

The Bloomsbury Theatre & Studio supports theatre related research and student activity at UCL, as well as hosting the very best of international artists. Includes UCL Event Ticketing service. Find out What’s On.

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Collections

Find out more about our Pathology Collections and Science Collections, UCL object collections beyond our museums, and about our printed and digital library collections.

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Public Programmes

Find out about our exhibitions and related events, and our cultural programmes.

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Engagement

UCL Engagement’s role is to enable brighter ideas through deeper connections with the world outside UCL. The team focuses on equipping UCL staff and students to listen and respond to community need, locally and globally.

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About LCCOS

Find out about how LCCOS is organised.

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LCCOS Strategy 2024-2027

LCCOS brings together some 450 staff across libraries, museums, theatre and public engagement. This new strategy will build on our collective successes and enable the flourishing of arts and cultural activities at UCL.