For those of you new to Selwyn, have a look at our guide to getting started at Selwyn Library.
Selwyn Library is now open for bookable study spaces, borrowing and returning items, collecting requested items, and accessing the printer/copier.
Library staff are working in the library and from home, on a rota. If you have an enquiry, please email and we will get back to you as soon as we are able.
Check the University Library website for information on zero contact services and reading room bookings at the University Library and information on the reopening of Cambridge University Libraries.
Searching for books in Selwyn and other Cambridge libraries: use iDiscover
Use iDiscover to search for books, ebooks, journals, journal articles, DVDs, and other items in Cambridge libraries.
To search for items in Selwyn Library (or any individual library), you can select it from the drop-down list of libraries to the right of the search box on iDiscover. You can also search Selwyn Library items using this link .
View loans, requests, and more in your library account
What to do if the book you want is out on loan
See options for printing and copying in College
Suggest a book or DVD for the Library to buy
Opening Hours
Term: 09:00-01:00
Vacation: 09:00-22.00
Open to all members of Selwyn
Visitors by appointment
Borrowing
Up to 20 items
Undergraduates: 1 week
Graduates and Fellows: 4 weeks
All items will automatically renew unless requested by another library user
Full borrowing information here
Contact us
Email the LibraryPhone: +44 (0)1223 335880
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Find out more about the College Archives
Email the Archivist
Library and Archives staff
College Librarian:Sonya Adams
Assistant Librarian:
Michael Wilson (p/t)
Library Assistant:
Katie Turner (p/t)
College Archivist:
Elizabeth Stratton (p/t)