Selwyn's Bartlam Library is a space and a resource for all members of college. It contains about 35000 books and around 100 seats or study spaces and is open 7am to 2am during term and 7am to midnight during the vacation. Below you will find information about using the library and finding and borrowing books and other library resources. You are welcome to contact library staff with any queries you may have.
Selwyn's Old Library contains the college's archives, rare books, and special collections. Please contact the Archivist with any archival queries and library staff if you wish to consult a book in the Old Library collection.
Library staff work in the library and from home. If you have an enquiry, please email and we will get back to you as soon as we are able.
If you are new to Selwyn, have a look at our guide to getting started using Selwyn Library. You may also find the library essentials guide from Cambridge University Libraries useful as an introduction to Cambridge library spaces, services, and systems.
You can also use our Bartlam Library form if you only want us to see your recommendation
Vacation: 07:00-midnight
Open to all members of Selwyn
Visitors by appointment
Visitors wishing to consult items we hold that are unique within Cambridge should email to arrange an appointment
All items will renew automatically unless requested by another library user
If requested, please return items within 3 days
Requests can only be made during term time
Full borrowing information here
Phone: +44 (0)1223 335880
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Please note that all book donations are accepted subject to the library’s collection development policy
Sonya Adams
Assistant Librarian:
Michael Wilson (p/t)
Library Assistant:
Katie Turner (p/t)
College Archivist:
Elizabeth Stratton (p/t)
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