Contact or visit the library
Walk-in access to the main library and computer room is available to our Members during the times stated on this page.
You can find us at the prestigious Grade II listed Burlington House in Picadilly, London.
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Library calendar
Please note, due to decorating works between Monday 30 March and Tuesday 7 April, access to the library and computer room may be via the lift only. Please check with reception upon arrival.
Library and café area | Computer room | |
Monday 23 March | 9:00 to 17:00 | 9:00 to 17:00 |
Tuesday 24 March | 9:00 to 17:00 | 9:00 to 17:00 |
Wednesday 25 March | Closed | 9:00 to 17:00 |
Thursday 26 March | Closed | 9:00 to 17:00 |
Friday 27 March | 10:00 to 17:00 | 9:00 to 17:00 |
Library and café area | Computer room | |
Monday 30 March | 9:00 to 17:00 | 9:00 to 17:00 |
Tuesday 31 March | 9:00 to 17:00 | 9:00 to 17:00 |
Wednesday 1 April | 9:00 to 17:00 | 9:00 to 17:00 |
Thursday 2 April | 9:00 to 17:00 | 9:00 to 17:00 |
Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
Onsite provisions
- Free wi-fi: please ask at reception for details
- Free tea, coffee, and water: available from the waiting area next to reception
- Book loans: please refer to the library catalogue for details
- Computer room: a space for work and study, including access to two desktop computers for viewing information on the chemical sciences
- Copying and printing: a photocopier/printer is available outside the computer room (fair usage applies)
The services provided by the library are mostly only for members of the Royal Society of Chemistry but if you are not a member, we may still be able to assist. Please get in touch using the contact details below.
Our library resources
Our library catalogue
Search through the physical and digital resources available from the Library.
Our Digital Collection
A collection of third-party resources accessed by signing into the Members’ Area.
Our Historic Collection
A digital archive of over 3,000 historical books, letters and journals.
Make an enquiry
Contact the library at Burlington House
We're here to help. Get in touch with any enquiries about our library including:
- access to, or information about, the collections
- the Historical Collection
- biographical and genealogical enquiries
- borrowing or donating books
We aim to respond within two working days.
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7440 3373
Find us at:
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA
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