Kingston University library buildings are now available to all Kingston University students and staff on a reduced capacity basis. We hope to restore access for all our learners and the wider community in the future and will share further details as soon as these become available. Please remember it is mandatory to wear a mask in all library buildings.
Opening hours are subject to change at short notice in response to local or national Government restrictions.
Most items are loaned for seven days or four weeks. Seven-day items have a red label above the shelf-mark.
Provided items have not been requested, the loan will automatically renew. We will email you if an item cannot be renewed and must be returned.
You can borrow items using the self-service machines – you will need your ID card and your library PIN.
You can borrow items from any of the four libraries.
Most items can be returned at any of the libraries (not just the one where you borrowed the item from). Only desk loan items must be returned to the help desk in the library they were borrowed from.
You should return other items using the self-service machines in the libraries, or the 'book drop box' near the entrance to each library when the libraries are closed.
If you cannot come in to the University you can return items by post – please send postal returns by recorded delivery, but also be aware that you are responsible for the item until it is received by the library. Find the library addresses.
Unfortunately, we are unable to deal with items borrowed from St George's, University of London library.
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