Marylebone Information Service
Marylebone Information Service

offers a comprehensive reference and information collection, plus a large amount of study space.
Situated on the upper ground floor of Marylebone Library, it has a wide range of books, periodicals and electronic resources, including free access to the Internet (with Wifi), and a large reading area. Find out about other facilities available in the library.
It also holds key Health Information resources, a substantial number of Open University publications, and holds the Amnesty International Archives, with publications & annual reports from 1962 to 2000. Marylebone is also the home of the Sherlock Holmes Collection (but please telephone before visiting to ensure access), and there are regular Employment Advice sessions.
The library hosts an Exchange Group Centre that offers over 700 Learndirect courses (some free) ranging from computing to languages.
You can find up-to-date information about any forthcoming events in the library by visiting the News section.
Opening hours
Our libraries are closed on English Bank Holidays. For information on any other temporary changes please see the News page.
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9.30am - 8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.30am - 8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00am - 8.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am - 8.00pm |
| Friday | 9.30am - 8.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.30am - 5.00pm |
| Sunday | 1.30pm - 5.00pm |
How to find us
Minicom and other options for the deaf and hard of hearing
Fax: (020) 7641 1028
Email: referencelibrarynw1@westminster.gov.uk
Nearest Tube: Marylebone, Baker Street
Buses: 2, 13, 18, 27, 30, 74, 82, 113, 139, 189, 205, 274, 453
Access for people with disabilities:
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There are 12 steps up from the entrance to Marylebone Information Service, and 13 steps down to the Marylebone lending and children's libraries. |
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There are wheelchair lifts in the building. Ring the bell at the entrance to the library in Gloucester Place to call for assistance. |
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Registered assistance dogs are welcome. |
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