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1.

Staatsbibliothek Berlin
The largest scientific universal library in Germany, which is a centre for domestic and foreign literature. An online registration is valid for 30 days and enables you to access electronic resources, to access all reading rooms and to order items during a period of 14 days for use in the reading room only.

Online Databank

https://staatsbibliothek-berlin.de/en/

Online Registration

Please fill out registration form (application for admission).

On-Site Registration

Visit the library during the general opening hours:
Monday - Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

For more information visit

https://staatsbibliothek-berlin.de/en/service/registration

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Kunstbibliothek
The Kunstbibliothek is one of the largest museum libraries dedicated to all facets of art history and cultural studies.

Online Databank

https://opac.smb.spk-berlin.de//

Online Registration

No registration required.

On-Site Registration

Library passes are issued only upon presentation of official ID. Visit the library during the general opening hours:
Mon - Fri 9am - 8pm

For more information visit

https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/kunstbibliothek/home/

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The Berlin Central and Regional Library (ZLB)
Germany's largest public library. More than 65.000 e-books and audio books in German and several other languages. They also in addition possess the Artotheque, Cinematheque and Music Library.

Online Databank

https://www.zlb.de

Online Registration

Please fill out registration form (application for admission). €10 per year.

On-Site Registration

Library passes are issued only upon presentation of official ID. Visit the library during the general opening hours:
Mon - Fri 10 am - 8 pm
Sat - 10 am - 7 pm

For more information visit

https://www.zlb.de/ueber-uns/

4.

Grimm Zentrum
GWith around two million books, it’s one of the largest unified library collections in the German-speaking world. It combines the former Central Library and twelve humanities, social sciences, and economics branch libraries, while nine others and the university archive remain elsewhere in Berlin.

For more information visit

Jacob-und-Wilhelm-Grimm-Zentrum

5.

SLB Potsdam
The Potsdam City and State Library (SLB) is one of Brandenburg’s largest public libraries. Located in Potsdam’s Education Forum, it shares space with the Volkshochschule and Wissenschaftsetage. With over 600,000 media items, the SLB operates a main library and two branches. Since reopening in 2013, it has provided barrier-free access to its collections and expanded internet services.

For more information visit

Stadt- und Landesbibliothek

External Resources

1.

Barbican Library
The Barbican Library is a vibrant public library in the heart of the Barbican Centre with books, spoken word recordings, DVDs, CDs, and sheet music available for loan to all members.

Online Databank

https://col.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/default

Online Registration

Free registration. Please, fill out the online form.

On-Site Registration

Free registration. Visit the library with a valid identification document and proof of permanent address in London.

For more information visit

https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/libraries/barbican-library

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Artizan Street Library
The Artizan Street Library is in 1 Artizan Street, London, E1 7AF. Besides its vast selection of books and resources, it also has different rooms and projects for creative work, such as the Maker Space and reading groups.

Online Databank

https://col.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/default

Online Registration

Free registration. Please, fill out the online form.

On-Site Registration

Free registration. Visit the library with a valid identification document and proof of permanent address in London.

For more information visit

https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/libraries/artizan-street-library

3.

Shoe Lane Library
Shoe Lane Library provides a sanctuary in the heart of the Square Mile, engaging workers, residents, and students alike with a space to read, sit and study. The library offers books, spoken word recordings, CDs, and DVDs, open to all.

Online Databank

https://col.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/default

Online Registration

Free registration. Please, fill out the online form.

On-Site Registration

Free registration. Visit the library with a valid identification document and proof of permanent address in London.

For more information visit

https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/libraries/shoe-lane-library

4.

Guildhall Library – The Library of London History
Guildhall Library holds internationally renowned collections of books on family and local history, wine and food, Samuel Pepys, John Wilkes, and Thomas Moore, plus the libraries of the Clock Makers', Gardeners' and Fletchers' Companies, the Antiquarian Horological Society, Gresham College, and the Charles Lamb Society.

Online Databank

Guildhall Library

Online Registration

No registration needed.

On-Site Registration

No registration needed. Free visit. To consult manuscripts and rare books, a valid ID is required.

For more information visit

Guildhall Library

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The London Archives (former “London Metropolitan Archives”)
The London Archives is a free public archive focusing on the history of London from 1067 to the present day. Visit us to explore millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books, and films or enjoy their exhibitions, events, and workshops. Entrance is free and everyone is welcome.

Online Databank

The London Archives

Online Registration

Start the History Card registration online via this link.

On-Site Registration

Visit the library with a valid ID document and proof of permanent address in London to make your History Card.

For more information visit

https://www.thelondonarchives.org/

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Local libraries
Every local council has a public library that can be visited for free. Usually, to borrow books from local libraries, one needs to live (or sometimes work) in the corresponding district or borough and be a member, which is free.