Library Help

Your UCL ID card is also your library card and you'll need it to gain access to UCL libraries and borrow material at the library desks or using self service machines.

Search for books using Explore, our online search tool, and when you have found the location of a book, go to the shelf and take it to a self service machine to borrow it with your ID card. Some self-service machines may require a PIN, which is four digits representing the day and month of your birthday (DDMM).

You can also request books in advance via our Click and Collect Service when signed in to Explore with your UCL credentials.

Most UCL libraries have a map or floor plan. Visit this webpage and select a library location for more information.