Getting Started

Guidance for first time users of the library and our services, including how to find books and online resources, using our libraries and spaces, and much more.

Access to library resources for new students

You can access our libraries and borrow books within 1 hour once you have your ID card. You will have full access to online resources from your programme start date.

Online induction

Your essential first step to using UCL's libraries, including resources and services available, for everyone new to UCL's libraries.

Self guided library tours

Get to know your way around our libraries by taking a self guided tour.

What to expect from your library

If you are about to start university for the first time, find out more about what to expect from your library.

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Events and activities

Details of induction activities and training and support sessions.

New academic staff and researchers

Information about the spaces, resources, training and expert library staff available to support you.

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FAQs

We're here to answer your questions and point you in the right direction.

Video: Getting Started

Our video provides assistance for first time users of the library and our services - how to find books and online resources, which library to use, printing your work and much more.

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Getting Started

Access to library resources for new students

Online induction

Self guided library tours

What to expect from your library

Events and activities

New academic staff and researchers

FAQs

Video: Getting Started

Quick links

Library Catalogue (Explore)

Subject Support and training

Using the library