Category: Library Facilities & services

Library News is moving

Northampton Square in summer

Last year City, University of London and St George’s, University of London merged and became one larger institution. It’s now time for our blogs to merge as well, and so Library News is moving to a new address: blogs.city.ac.uk/libraryservices Follow us to our new page to keep up-to-date with the latest resources, events and stories!…Continue Reading Library News is moving

Update: Service Disruption St George’s Library (Tooting Campus) postponed

Update: the closures listed below have now been rescheduled for mid-July.  If you were planning to visit St George’s Library (Tooting Campus) in the coming weekends, please note that it will be closed on the following dates: Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June This is due to electrical…Continue Reading Update: Service Disruption St George’s Library (Tooting Campus) postponed

24/7 opening of Northampton Square Library

"24/7" written in neon colours.

The Northampton Square Library will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the exam period, from Monday 22nd April to Friday 30th May, 2025. Library staff will be available at Help Desks and roving around as usual, with a security team in place overnight. Detailed opening hours can be found on…Continue Reading 24/7 opening of Northampton Square Library

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week!

We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025!   This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals.   Together, let’s create a more inclusive world that understands and champions neurodiversity in all its forms.  Find out more about at: Neurodiversity Celebration Week.  We aim…Continue Reading It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week!

Library Loves Feedback will return in February

Desks in the Law library

Our Library Loves Feedback campaign will return from Monday 17 February to Sunday 2 March. During this time you will have a chance to tell us your thoughts on CityLibrary. We want to know how and why you love the library, as well as ways you think we can improve or adapt to better help…Continue Reading Library Loves Feedback will return in February

Research support for your dissertation

Screenshot of the Library Guides homepage.

If you are working on a dissertation or final year project there is a huge amount of support available from CityLibrary:…Continue Reading Research support for your dissertation

New ‘Bring your own device’ study spaces at Northampton Square Library

A desktop PC monitor, keyboard and mouse, with a separate laptop attached.

We’ve recently introduced new “Bring Your Own Device” monitors. These are ‘hybrid’ screens you can use to either ‘mirror’ your screen to make your screen bigger, or ‘split’ your screen; allowing you to have two different pages open on each screen. These monitors also come equipped with a USB-C wire to connect your own compatible…Continue Reading New ‘Bring your own device’ study spaces at Northampton Square Library

Building works in the coming weeks – Northampton Square Library

Level 5 of Northampton Square Library Next week, starting from Monday (27/01/2025) through Friday (31/01/2025), we’ll have contractors giving our floor a fresh new look by replacing all the carpet tiles. Don’t worry though – the space will stay open – we’ll just have sections cordoned off as they work through the floor, one area…Continue Reading Building works in the coming weeks – Northampton Square Library

Seasonal opening hours

GIF of College Building and snow falling in black & white.

Clerkenwell and Moorgate campus libraries will be open as follows during the festive period. Northampton Square Library Business and Law Library Thursday 19, Friday 20 December 09:00-21:00 09:00-17:00 Saturday 21, Sunday 22 December 10:00-18:00 Closed Monday 23 December 09:00-1700 09:00-17:00 Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 December Closed Closed Friday 27 to Tuesday 31 December 10:00-18:00…Continue Reading Seasonal opening hours

Sunny days are here again

Northampton Square in summer

All City libraries are now in the summer mode, so please remember to check opening hours before you visit. Northampton Square Library opening hours are 9:00 to 21:00 on weekdays & 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends with the Helpdesk open from 9:00 to 17:00 weekdays only. Both Law and Business Libraries are open from 9:00…Continue Reading Sunny days are here again