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Book a place at an event

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Library

The Union has an extensive library with a wide range of topics, WiFi, board games and more.

Library

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The Cambridge Union Society

The Union's Library is named for John Maynard Keynes, revolutionary economist and a former President of the Society. With comfortable chairs, bright, high windows and views of St John's chapel, it is a beautiful and relaxing setting for members to read and study. The library's diverse collection includes a particularly large number of volumes of history and political biography, as well as the largest selection of fiction in Cambridge outside the University Library. A chess and backgammon set are available from the library office. A wireless internet connection is provided.

Opening Hours

Full term: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Vacation: Monday - Friday at the discretion of the office staff

Borrowing

To borrow books you will need your Union Society membership card. All books in the Library may be borrowed except:
a) those marked 'Not to be taken out' or 'Reference collection'
b) periodicals (bound volumes or individual issues)
c) reference books shelved just inside the main door

Borrowing is restricted to members of the Union Society. Please fill in a borrowing form and hand it to the Librarian. If no member of staff is present please take your books to the Union Office. Up to 5 books may be borrowed at any one time, for a period of two weeks during term, and for the duration of a vacation. Late returns incur a fine at the discretion of the librarian. Please return books to the Union Office or to the Librarian.

Computers

Free WiFi is provided for users with laptop computers: please be considerate to other readers. There are also two computers in the North Reading Room. Please ask the IT Director for a log-in, if you do not have one, or for any assistance with the computers or WiFi.

Photocopying

There is a photocopier in the Union Office, which can be used for a small fee. Please ask the office staff for assistance, and please ensure that you comply with copyright law. If you are unsure whether you are allowed to photocopy anything, please ask the Librarian who will be happy to assist.

The Collection

Lobby

Reference Books

South Reading Room (Left)

Fiction
Classics
Literary criticism
Drama
Poetry

South Reading Room (Right)

Biography
Politics
Art
Popular science
Travel books

North Reading Room

Examination papers and Reporter
Journals (not to be taken out)
Modern and Medieval Languages
History
Other subjects

Library Rules

Smoking, eating and drinking (apart from bottled water), and bottles of ink are prohibited in the Library. Books must not be marked in any way. Readers who lose or damage books may be required to pay the full cost of replacement.