These online databases are related to this subject - please note you will need to join the library to use these resources for free:
If you are a member of the public, your local library should be your first port of call as it holds a wide range of resources for the general reader. Check the public library catalogue here.
The library collections listed below have more indepth collections related to this subject:
| Type | Library name | Collections |
|---|---|---|
| Public | Westminster Reference Library | Art and Design Collection |
| Public | Battersea Library | General collection |
| Public | Harrow Libraries, Civic Centre Library | General Collection |
| Academic | Headington Library | Headington Library Collection |
| Academic | Main Library Whiteknights | Whiteknights Library Collection |
| Academic | The Book Library | Courtauld Institute of Art Book Library Collection |
| Academic | Royal College of Art Library | Royal College of Art Library Collection |
| Academic | Perry Library | Perry Library Collection |
| Academic | Marylebone Campus Library | Marylebone Campus Library Collection |
| Academic | Avery Hill Campus Library | Avery Hill Campus Library Collection |
| Academic | Knights Park Learning Resources Centre | Knights Park Library Collection |
| Academic | Commercial Road Library | Commercial Road Library Collection |
| Academic | Holloway Road Learning Centre | Holloway Road Library Collection |
| Academic | Cat Hill Campus Library | Cat Hill Campus Library Collection |
| Academic | UCL Environmental Studies Library | UCL Environmental Studies Library Collection |
| Academic | Docklands Campus Library and Learning Centre | Docklands Campus Library Collection |
| Specialist | National Art Library | Victoria and Albert Museum National Art Library Collection |
| Academic | Aldrich Library | Aldrich Library Collection |
| Academic | Farnham Campus Library | Farnham Campus Library Collection |
| Academic | Canterbury Campus Library | Canterbury Campus Library Collection |
| Academic | Rochester Campus Library | Rochester Campus Library Collection |
How can I use these libraries?
| Public library collections | Public libraries are free and open to everyone but please telephone to book a computer or if you wish to consult particular archival materials |
| Specialist collections | Some of these collections are part of the Inspire London scheme (please ask at your local library). Otherwise please contact the library in advance of a visit to avoid disappointment. |
| Academic/university and collections |
To have access to these collections, please ask at your local library about the
Inspire London scheme.
If you are a registered student, researcher or academic, please refer to SCONUL access. |