Access to the following collections is by appointment only:
- Sound Archive
- Print Room (Asia, Pacific and Africa Collections)
- Philatelic Collections
In addition, certain manuscripts, including most illuminated manuscripts, are not normally made available without a written recommendation received and acknowledged by a Manuscripts curator.
Applicants should contact the appropriate department before registering for a Reader Pass.
Contact:
Sound Archive: Listening and Viewing Service
Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7418
Email: listening@bl.uk
Print Room (Asia, Pacific and Africa Collections)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7856/7327/7663
Email: apac-prints@bl.uk
Philatelic Collections
Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7635
Email: philatelic@bl.uk
Manuscript Enquiries
Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7513
Email: mss@bl.uk
Further information
Reader Registration
The British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7676
Fax: +44 (0)20 7412 7794
E-mail: Reader-Registration@bl.uk
