RESEARCH CROSSING BOUNDARIES GHIL Library The library of the GHIL is an important and well-regarded institution for British historians of German history, students at London universities, and the general public. Its holdings on German history, British-German relations from the Middle Ages to the present day, and wider European history are comprehensive, up to date, free to use, and form a unique collection in Britain. NEW COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES FROM 1 NOVEMBER External visitors and scholars are requested to demonstrate their COVID-19 status at our reception by providing proof of the following: Full vaccination (first and second dose), with the second dose administered at least 14 days before your visit, OR A negative lateral flow test taken no more than 48 hours before your visit. You must not visit the institute if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 or have tested positive for Covid-19 within the past 10 days. Wherever possible, a minimum distance of 1m should be maintained between people. In addition to this, masks covering the mouth and nose must be worn in all areas of the Institute outside of offices and designated meeting rooms. Library readers may remove their masks once seated at their desks. VISITING AND JOINING THE LIBRARY Our current opening hours are: Monday to Friday (9.30am-5pm). New readers should book an appointment (email: library@ghil.ac.uk) for a virtual induction (offered via Zoom, Mondays 12pm and Wednesdays 4pm, or by arrangement) before their first visit, and register in person at reception on their first visit. Library staff are available for general enquiries at library@ghil.ac.uk. If appropriate, we may offer you advice via a video call to our Virtual Enquiry Desk. To ensure staff and visitor safety we will keep some hygiene measures in place. Please see our amended regulations for details. Readers still need to wear a face covering when entering and moving around the building (unless exempt - please advise before arrival). CHRISTMAS CLOSURE The German Historical Institute London (including the library) will close for Christmas from 24th December to 3rd January, re-opening on 4th January. Introduction Watch the following short presentation to find out more about the library: A (Very) Brief Introduction to the German Historical Institute Library You can also read our library leaflet to find out more about the library and its holdings. Watch presentation Featured Books 1–24 December ADVENT, ADVENT GHIL Library Advent Calendar Our Featured Books for December will be in a slightly different format than usual: instead of showing the books in a list, we will present them (alongside some very classy Christmas ornaments) in our Advent Calendar on social media. Check our Twitter and Instagram accounts for more. Happy Advent! Library Catalogue All of our books, journals and electronic resources can be found via our online catalogue. Recently published books can be made available to readers very quickly, and we invite readers to suggest new acquisitions at library@ghil.ac.uk. Start your search Library Collections The GHIL Library's holdings comprise around 90,000 volumes, with a growing number of electronic resources. The collection's focus is largely on German history, with a special emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. Around a third of the library's resources are English-language materials. Read more Access and Services The library is open to anyone with an interest in German history, Anglo-German relations, or comparative historiography. The collection is reference only, so books cannot be taken out on loan. There are no membership or joining fees but a passport photo and recent proof of address should be provided on the first visit so that a reader’s ticket can be issued (free of charge). Read more CONTACT AND OPENING HOURS Contact German Historical Institute Library 17 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2NJ Tel. +44-(0)20-7309 2050 Email: library@ghil.ac.uk Opening hours Monday–Friday: 9.30am–5pm Meet the Team Contact and Enquiries German Historical Institute London 17 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2NJ Tel. +44-(0)20 7309 2050 Data Protection and Legal Notice Follow the GHIL Blog Subscribe to the GHIL Newsletter Browse the Library Catalogue