There are many options for finding resources from the humanities and social sciences, both within St George's and beyond. This guide outlines key resources and how to access them.
The British Library is the UK's national library, with over 170 million items on the shelves. Items include books, newspapers, maps, recordings and more, including plenty of material relevant to the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Membership is free.
Note: at the time of writing, the British Library is still recovering from a cyber attack. Services are limited. You can still get a temporary reader pass to visit the library, which lasts for three months.
The British Library is a great resource for all material, whether you want literature from healthcare or the arts, humanities and social sciences. As one of the largest libraries in the world, you are likely to find what you need.
The Library also has plenty of study space.
The British Library has electronic resources, but these are limited due to the cyber attack.
How do I use it?
Once you are registered, you can use the British Library's reading rooms. Unlike other libraries, you cannot take books out. Books have to be ordered for use in the library.