The Hellenic and Roman Library is maintained jointly with the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies and in association with the Institute of Classical Studies. Members of the Society will be issued with a library card on their first visit. (If you are not able to visit in person, please email: iclass.enquiries@london.ac.uk)
The collection currently stands at just over 150,000 volumes. This includes almost 130,000 monographs and 22,000 periodicals. 20% of the material is unique at point of acquisition and 15% remains unique. 50% of the material is published outside the UK, and is particularly strong in mainstream European languages and Modern Greek. The annual growth rate for books and periodicals is approximately 3,000 volumes. Most importantly, the entirety of the Library’s stock (apart from the rare books) is on open shelves (Library Catalogue).
Members of the Hellenic Society can enjoy using the library. Benefits include:
- Remote access to JSTOR and the Digital Loeb Classical Library.
- Members in the UK are entitled to borrow 5 books for a 30 day period
- Postal loans service within the UK
- Photocopies / or scans supplied by post or electronically to members
Opening Hours. Please see this page for the latest information on library services.
Library Contact Information
Address: Third Floor, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU
Email: iclass.enquiries@london.ac.uk
Telephone: 020 7862 8709
Staff
Librarian
Ms Joanna Ashe
Deputy Librarian
Mr Paul Jackson
Senior Library Assistant
Ms Sue Willetts
Assistant Librarian (Periodicals and Archives)
Dr Rosario Rovira Guardiola
Library Assistant
Dr Barbara Roberts
Winnington-Ingram Trainee 2024-25
Ms Amy O'Grady
The Honorary Librarian is Professor Gesine Manuwald (University College London).
We have launched a fund-raising campaign to secure and enhance the future of the Library. More information can be found on the Hellenic and Roman Library website.
Read testimonials from global visitors, and hear what Mary Beard, Paul Cartledge, Natalie Haynes and Tom Holland say about the truly exceptional quality of our library.
