Visit the Reader Registration office. We can
answer any questions you have about your Reader Pass or about our
catalogues at the Reader Registration office – located on the
Upper Ground Floor.
The world's greatest library
From the Library's collection of over 150 million items you can
study books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines, patents,
databases, music scores, sound recordings, photographs, prints and
drawings, bookbindings and stamps. Whatever your field of interest
we have the resources and expertise to help you.
Never used us before and thinking of applying for a Pass?
If you are doing research and the British Library's collections
could help you, you are welcome to come and use them. We support
researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs in every subject across
all fields of study.
Why do I need a Pass?
As custodian of the UK's national collection, the Library has a
responsibility to safeguard it for future generations; to protect
the collection from damage, theft, or any other potential cause
of harm.
To help us to do this you must provide proof of identification.
See our Reader
Registration pages for details of what you will need to bring
with you.
How do I get a Pass?
Come to Reader Registration on the Upper Ground Floor at St Pancras,
to complete a PC-based application form. Reader
Registration is open Monday to Saturday, except for seasonal
closures.
We'll need to see two forms of
identification, as proof of your identity and address.
Is your Pass coming up for renewal?
To renew your Pass, please come to Reader Registration. We will
need to update your details so please bring your identification
with you.
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If you haven't been to the St Pancras building for a while, you'll
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