You can order items in advance of a visit to our St Pancras Reading Rooms using Explore the British Library or, if you prefer, Reader Services Enquiries can order items on your behalf.
You can order:
- Up to four items by phone
- Up to six items by fax, email or letter.
Advance requests must be received a minimum of four days (excluding Saturday and Sunday) before the date required.
When contacting us, you must state:
- Your name
- Your Reader Pass number
- The shelfmarks of the items you wish to order (one item can be ordered without a shelfmark)
- Author / title details
- The date you require the items
- Which Reading Room you would like the items delivered to
- Your telephone or fax number if placing orders by fax or letter (in case there is a problem with your order).
We do not send automatic responses to confirm your order.
Office hours:
Monday - Friday 08.30-17.00
Saturday 10.00-16.00
Contact details
Reader Services Enquiries
The British Library
Customer Services
Boston Spa
Wetherby
LS23 7BB
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7676
E-mail: reader-services-enquiries@bl.uk
