Accessibility statement
We want as many people as possible to be able to use our websites. The following statement includes information on scope, compliance and what to do if you cannot access parts of these websites.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use our websites. The following statement includes information on scope, compliance and what to do if you cannot access parts of these websites.
This page is about the accessibility of our websites. See our visitor information pages for accessibility at the British Library's buildings.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use these websites. For example, that means you should be able to:
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
The British Library operates a number of websites, subsites, and online services ("Sites").
The British Library is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This accessibility statement applies to our main website at https://www.bl.uk.
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 20 working days.
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on the page for a specific Site or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact the Head of Corporate Information Management by email at FOI-Enquiries@bl.uk, or in writing at Corporate Information Unit, British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
We provide a text relay service for people who are D/deaf, hearing impaired or have a speech impediment: Textphone 01937 546 434.
Hearing induction loops are fitted at all Library Information and Enquiry Desks, or if you contact us before your visit we may be able to arrange a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter.
This website is fully compliant with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This website was last tested on 4 July 2025. A full review of the site was carried out by Polteq Test Services, and a representative sample of the site was validated by the British Library using both Wave and Google Lighthouse.
This accessibility statement was prepared on 4 July 2025. It was last updated on 4 July 2025.