This article summarises how Libraries & Collections can support you throughout your studies.
Important to know:
Important to know:
- You just need your King’s ID card to enter the libraries.
- No eating allowed, only lidded drinks are permitted.
For an overview of library services and resources - see the Library webpages, where you will find:
- A direct catalogue search box on our home page
- Quick links based on your library status e.g. taught students, researchers, NHS staff and Academic staff.
- Information about library locations, services and facilities.
- Overview of our collections including e-resources and our Archives and Special Collections.
- Links to Research Support webpages.
- Print at the libraries - find out at Libraries & Collections: Facilities, and further detailed guidance at the Digital Skills Hub to Print Scan and Copy Docs.
For in-depth library information – see the Library Guides
Designed to help you navigate and signpost you through the platforms we use to inform and support our communities at King's. Use the menus on the left or browse through the boxes to find links to FAQs, e-learning tutorials, workshop sign-up calendars , and much more.
If you are new to King's, see the 'Getting started' sections in the Library Guides that will get you up and running quickly with the library, with short how-to videos for our services and search tools, as well as our library tour information.
For online tutorials – see KLaSS on KEATS
King's Learning and Skills Service (KLaSS) is a suite of online library tutorials and forums available 24/7. These will help you find academic materials for your topics and learn about referencing styles.
Find out more about KEATS in our article What software & systems do I need to know about for my studies? and How can I develop my study skills?
Additional support for Disabled students
Our library disability support pages have more information on how Libraries & Collections can support your learning.
Our library disability support pages have more information on how Libraries & Collections can support your learning.
Need to ask us a question? Not sure about a service we offer?
If you are in a library during our staffed hours, you can find a member of staff at our Information Point or around the libraries - you can spot us by our purple King's Lanyards or T-shirts.
You can also see our LibAnswers pages that have searchable FAQs created to ensure you get library answers quickly.
If you need further library advice, you can speak to a librarian using our 24/7 Live Chat or email via library@kcl.ac.uk.
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