For those students unfamiliar with using libraries with restricted access and closed shelves, the prospect may prove challenging and intimidating. This web site reflects both what I learned from the librarians and from my experiences, and is designed to give guidance to DU graduate students. The web has made research much easier for students planning to conduct research abroad. Just as American libraries, British libraries are taking advantage of this form of communication to provide access to and information about their collections. Email questions are acceptable means of inquiry.
Digitization is a developing and growing format for preserving and perusing materials.
However, not everything is available on the web, not even the cataloging records for contents of library collections. Research in British libraries is both challenging and rewarding. The depth of the collections, many with items not yet cataloged online, means that both traditional research methods as well as electronic search strategies must be understood and employed. Policies and procedures for using some of these libraries require preparation prior to arrival. While in London, you can access a wealth of primary and secondary resources within a small geographic area.