A GUIDE TO HISTORY LIBRARIES AND
COLLECTIONS IN LONDON

ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON LIBRARY

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NAME AND ADDRESS

Bedford Library, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX

EMAIL

library@rhul.ac.uk

WEB SITE

http://www.rhul.ac.uk/information-services/library/

TELEPHONE NUMBER

01784 414424 or 443823

FAX

01784 477670

LOCATION

Main collection, including Classical religion and ancient history:  Bedford Library.

HOURS OF OPENING

In term time:                Founder's and Bedford Libraries:

Vacations:                   All parts of the library:

During parts of the summer, in particular August and official College closures, the Libraries are open Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700, and closed on Saturday and Sundays.

Please check the web site for up to date information.

ACCESS

All members of the University of London are welcome to use the Library for reference.

Academic staff, research postgraduates, and undergraduates taking intercollegiate courses at Royal Holloway are also granted full borrowing rights (currently ten items at any time for intercollegiate students).

Please bring proof of identity and status, and contact us in advance if in any doubt.  Others may apply for borrowing rights on payment of a fee, currently £55 per year or £20 for four months (free for Alumnus on proof of of past membership).

For full details of admission check here

READER PLACES

450

LIBRARIANS IN CHARGE OF THE HISTORY COLLECTION

Paul Johnson: Bedford Library

CATALOGUES

The catalogue is available on-line via the library home page.

Search the library catalogue

CLASSIFICATION

Dewey

STOCK

Books: 63,750 volumes
Periodicals: 40,400 volumes

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OR STRENGTHS

Strengths in Islamic and Middle Eastern History, British Imperial History, European History, Church History and Womens’ History.

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES

There are black and white and colour card-operated photocopiers in the Library.

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