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Westminster Libraries
Your local, free, public library service. Includes details of each library, services available and access to the online catalogue.

London Libraries
Links to Greater London public, academic, archive & specialist libraries, with cross-searchable catalogues and Community Information on the What's in London Libraries (WILL) page. Also links to Libraries & Learners in London (LLIL) and writers & readers' groups.

The British Library
The website of the UK's national library, with access to their full range of catalogues.

UNESCO Libraries Portal
International gateway to information of interest to librarians and library users.

Health Libraries
A key link for health libraries in London is London links which as well as information resources for health library staff, contains a list of all the health libraries in London. The National Library for Health is an important gateway to health information for both the public and health professionals.

UK Public Libraries & catalogues on the web
Regularly updated listing. It's also possible to view libraries by area, eg: London.

Library catalogues on the web
Access to the catalogues of a wide range of libraries in the UK.

COPAC
Merged access to the catalogues of the large research libraries in the UK & Ireland.

LibDex
Searchable international directory, with links to web-based catalogues where available.

M25 Consortium of Higher Education Libraries
Details of over 125 college and university libraries in the London area, with access details and information on their stock, including searchable access to the London University Union List of Serials and a union catalogue of univeristy libraries in London.

SCONUL
A scheme whereby students from one UK institution can use the library of another, if their 'home' institution is a member.

CILIP
The professional body for library staff in the UK (formerly the Library Association). Includes careers advice for library and information workers and job vacancies.

MLA London
The regional agency for Archives, Libraries & Museums. Part of the national body, the MLA: home of the People's Network and the Enquire 24hr real time reference service.

DCMS
Government department responsible for public library policy in the UK.

Westminster Archives Centre
Information about the fantastic resources and services available at the Archives Centre, including details of events and publications.

London Metropolitan Archives
Collections and services of the City of London's archive service, which incorporates the archives of the former Greater London Council.

UNESCO Archives Portal
International gateway to information of interest to archivists and archive users.

Books & literature