Libraries

The libraries at Queen Mary provide the study environments, resources and staff you need to support your learning during your time at the University. There are libraries on each of the main Queen Mary campuses; at Mile End, Whitechapel and West Smithfield. The Mile End library provides resources for all taught subjects, while the Whitechapel and West Smithfield Libraries are the specialist libraries for Medicine and Dentistry.

The Mile End library is normally open 8am-midnight during term time and 8am-10pm at other times. The libraries contain wide-ranging collections of print books and journals and audio-visual resources. In addition, the library provides access to thousands of online journals, electronic databases and e-books, all available on-line 24/7. These can be accessed from the networked PCs within the Library buildings, and also from your halls or home or anywhere else you have internet access. You will need to log-in with your Queen Mary Student Service account username and password, which you will get from IT Services when you enrol, to access our e-resources when off-campus.

There are dedicated help points across all our libraries, where trained staff can answer queries. However, our staff are also happy to help with any queries you may have at the point of need. For more complex enquiries about your subject or some of our services, you may be referred to a specialist in that area. In particular, the team of Liaison Librarians are most familiar with the resources for your subject – you will meet them during induction sessions and they can be contacted at any time during your studies.

You can find out more on the library website.