Guides and databases: Ancient History: Other libraries

Other Libraries

The information you need may not always be available at UCL, in which case you'll need to consult another library. To locate material not held by UCL you can use Library Hub Discover, an online catalogue with records of the holdings the top research libraries in the country. These include:

The Combined Library of the Institute of Classical Studies and the Hellenic and Roman Societies
The Combined Classics Library has one of the finest collections for the study of Classical Antiquity in the world. Staff and postgraduate students can apply for reference only membership free of charge. Membership of the Hellenic and / or Roman Society will grant you borrowing privileges as well. Membership forms and details of the cost of an annual subscription are available on the Combined Classics Library website.
King's College London Library
The Library at King's College London has especially strong holdings on the Byzantine period.
Senate House Library
Senate House Library has strong collections in languages, the arts and social and historical sciences. Access is available to all UCL staff and students. You can pre-register online.
The British Library
The British Library holds one of the leading research collections in the world. UCL staff and students can apply directly for reference access.

Find out more about using other libraries, and links to other library catalogues.

Interlending & Document Supply

Interlending and Document Supply
The Interlending & Document Supply service can be used to request items not held in any of the UCL Libraries. On the Interlending & Document Supply service webpage you can find more information on how to request materials.

Search - Library Hub Discover (Jisc)

Library Hub Discover Library Hub Discover, gives access to details of materials held in many UK national, academic and specialist libraries. It contains content created and contributed by 160 institutions.

Search - Senate House Library Catalogue

Senate House Library Catalogue Senate House Library Modern collections focus on the arts, literature, the humanities and social sciences.

Search - British Library Main Catalogue

British Library Main Catalogue The British Library Main catalogue contains millions of records for books, journals, newspapers, printed maps, scores, electronic resources, sound archive items etc. held in the Library's collections