The London Library Postal Loans service enables members to borrow Library books from the comfort of their own homes without needing to visit the Library.
Simply browse the online catalogue for a book (or several) and select Request - Pickup location – home address and we will post them to you.
Parcels are sent by Royal Mail. Currently, there is no fee for postage and members can borrow 15 books at any one time.
How to use the Postal Loans service:
1. Log in to Catalyst
2. Browse for the book(s) you would like to borrow
3. Select ‘Request – pickup location – home address
4. Wait for your books to be delivered by Royal Mail
Of course it's not just books that are available to use at home. We also provide an extensive range of electronic resources – from JSTOR periodicals, databases and newspapers – giving members online access, from anywhere in the world, to over 25,000 academic journals and other scholarly resources.
Member Services staff are available by email to help with any enquiries you may have, please contact them on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
