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We are the national library of the UK. Our shelves hold over 170 million items - a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we collect everything published today, tomorrow and decades into the future. We have millions of books, but also newspapers, maps, sound recordings, patents and stamps.
You can't take books out, but you can use our Reading Rooms in London and Yorkshire for personal study and to access our collection. All you need is a free Reader Pass. Our users include academic researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students and members of the public.
Events and exhibitions. Join us for transporting exhibitions, events with a host of world-class speakers, courses designed to expand your perspectives and inspiring workshops for families. We have events online, in London, a growing programme of activities in Leeds, and nationwide through our Living Knowledge Network.
The British Library is a research library in London that is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the largest libraries in the world. It is estimated to contain between 170 and 200 million items from many countries.
About us. The British Library (BL) is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s largest libraries. Its collections include more than 150 million items, in over 400 ...
May 15, 2024 · British Library, national library of Great Britain, formed by the British Library Act (1972) and organized by July 1, 1973. It holds more than 170 million items, including 13 million printed and electronic books as well as hundreds of thousands of periodicals, microfilms, and rare manuscripts.
The British Library (BL) is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s largest libraries. Its collections include more than 150 million items, in over 400 languages ...
