大英图书馆
我们是英国国家图书馆。我们的货架上藏有超过 1.7 亿件物品 - 活生生的收藏品每天都在增加。
尽管我们的根源可以追溯到几个世纪前，但我们收集今天、明天和未来几十年出版的所有内容。我们拥有数百万本书，还有报纸、地图、录音、专利和邮票。
我们的空间开放供学习、结识朋友、开展新业务或通过参观我们的画廊和活动获取灵感。
我们继续经历因网络攻击而导致的重大技术中断。我们的建筑物照常开放，但是，停电仍然影响我们的网站、在线系统和服务以及一些现场服务。这是一个临时网站，内容有限，概述了当前可用的服务以及图书馆的活动。
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Consult the collection
Search our online catalogue to find most of our printed collections and some freely available online resources, but not everything is available.
Use the Library
Our Reading Rooms in London and Yorkshire are open, but access to our collection and online resources is limited.
参观我们的建筑
Our buildings in London and Yorkshire are open as usual. Find our opening hours, facilities and access information.
Attend an event
Discover what's on at the Library. We have five-star exhibitions, events and courses, family activities, free galleries and tours.
Find schools information
Explore our free workshops and activities for schools, available in London, Leeds and online.
Get business support
Start-up, protect or grow your business. Our centres across the UK offer expert advice for all stages of your business journey.
News
Planned closures at St Pancras 19 – 22 July
Planned closures at St Pancras 19 – 22 July
Due to planned electrical work our St Pancras building will be closed on 20 – 21 July. Additionally, on Friday 19 July after 16.00 there will be no Wi-Fi available and limited collection item delivery. On Monday 22 July the Library will open as normal, with Wi-Fi restored at 10.00 and our exhibition galleries opening at 12.30. Find out more.
Restoring our services – 28 May 2024
Restoring our services – 28 May 2024
We’re now able to give an update on the service improvements you can expect over the coming months. Our CEO, Sir Roly Keating, shares a new blog about our ongoing recovery from last October’s cyber-attack. Read the blog.
Sir Roly Keating to step down as Chief Executive of the British Library in April 2025
Sir Roly Keating to step down as Chief Executive of the British Library in April 2025
“Being at the helm of the British Library has been – and continues to be – the greatest privilege of my life.” After 12 years as Chief Executive, Sir Roly Keating has announced that he will step down from the role in April next year.
Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music – on sale now
Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music – on sale now
Our latest exhibition is the first major exhibition of its kind anywhere in the world, travelling back five centuries to discover the layered Black experiences that have birthed a thriving musical culture and history. Beyond the Bassline opens 26 April and you can book your tickets today.
Support our work
As a charity, we work to preserve and share our collection of over 170 million items, which grows every day.
Contact us
Please email customer@bl.uk (08.30 - 16.30 Monday to Friday).
Our telephone service is currently unavailable, apologies for any inconvenience.