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Library, Special Collections & SOAS Gallery

Library opening hours

The SOAS Library is open 7-days a week, from 8am-11pm on weekdays, and 9:30am-10pm at the weekend.

Library & Special Collections

Use the Library

Visit the SOAS Library and find out how to borrow books, get membership and use our study spaces.

Library, Special Collections & SOAS Gallery

Accessibility support

Find out how the Library can support you in making full use of our services and facilities.

Library

Catalogues and E-resources

Explore our catalogue of over 1.3 million volumes housed in the SOAS Library, together with a major collection of e-books and e-journals.

Library & Special Collections

Special Collections

The UK's leading collection of archives, manuscripts and rare books on Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Library

About SOAS Library

SOAS Library is one of the world's most important academic libraries for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Library guides

Our library guide is an online resource that helps you find detailed information about the library collections, resources, services and your subject librarian for when you need further help.

Explore our guides

Opening hours

Monday - Friday	8am - 11pm
Saturday - Sunday	9:30am - 10pm

The library is closed on bank holidays as well as Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Sometimes we are open outside of the school closure dates, please email us if you're unsure or would like further information.

Galleries

SOAS Gallery

Presenting a programme of contemporary art exhibitions showcasing work from across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Wolfson Gallery

The Wolfson Gallery is a unique gallery in the SOAS Library that plays host to a number of diverse exhibitions.

What's on

Get in touch

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0207 898 4163
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Library

A radical reading list: How can we decolonise our education?

Co-creator intern Shloka Murarka describes her work with the SOAS Library in creating a 'radical reading list', highlighting independent publishing from around the work.

1 December 2023

49 Strings | Stringed Instruments of India

On their first ever UK tour, 49 Strings brings together five exceptionally talented musicians from India and Europe.

18 October 2024

'The River, The Town': A conversation with Farah Ali and Saad Quasem

Join us for an enlightening evening as we delve into the rich and complex narratives of South Asia’s riparian landscapes through literature and research. This event features a conversation with Farah Ali and Saad Quasem, moderated by Anandi Rao.

SOAS Library

Search SOAS Library catalogue

Library services

Library opening hours

Use the Library

Accessibility support

Catalogues and E-resources

Special Collections

About SOAS Library

Library guides

Opening hours

Galleries

SOAS Gallery

Wolfson Gallery

What's on

Get in touch

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