Library

The library on the first floor of the Henry Moore Institute is primarily for students, academics, artists and curators but is also open to the general public. The collections are for reference only. No appointment is necessary except to use the archive. Visitors must register on their first visit at the Library Reception.

The reading rooms can seat sixteen people. Most of the collection is on open access.

Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday: 10.00am - 5.30pm
(Wednesday until 9.00pm)
Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Bank Holidays: closed

Library rules
You must follow the rules on display at library reception. Please read them before you enter the library.

Library registration
First-time visitors should complete a registration form at library reception.

Visitors' book
You must sign in and out of the visitors' book each time you visit.

Personal belongings
Coats, bags and mobile phones are not permitted in the library. Lockers and coat hangers are provided at library reception.

Access
A number of access aids are available for library users. Please see the notice at library reception or ask for details. Further suggestions are welcome.

Computers
Laptop computers may be taken into the library. Power is available from sockets underneath the tables. Wifi internet is available, please ask at library reception for details.

Photocopier
A coin-operated photocopier is available for making black & white or colour copies of library material for research and private study.

Photography
You can take photographs from books using your own camera, but only for research or private study.

Library tours for groups
Guided tours of the library are available to introduce the resources and facilities to interested groups. A minimum of seven days advance notice is required and a maximum of twelve people can attend a library tour. To arrange a convenient date to bring a group please contact the Librarian (see Contact the library above).