Please include as much information as possible about the item that you require. As a general rule, we encourage users of other libraries in London to come in and use the Library direct rather than applying for inter-library loans. International inter-library loans The Library also loans books and supplies copies to libraries all over the world. To apply please send an official international request form, and include as much information as possible. Restrictions on borrowing Books that are in a fragile condition.
All loans are for reading in the borrowing library only.
The Library does not lend books for home reading. The lending periods are three weeks for UK loans and six weeks for the rest of the world. The general restrictions on photocopying also apply to inter-library loans.