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Reference Services guides

Reference Services at the British Library help people find the information they need to access the Collection, whether through personal assistance in the Reading Rooms or through online queries.

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Our Reference team are specialists in our collection who can help you navigate our resources.   

Whether you are conducting scholarly research, seeking historical documents, or looking for the latest publications, our team can answer your questions and help you find accurate and relevant information.   

You can speak to us in the Reading Rooms, send us a message at any time, or speak to us instantly on Chat, open Monday to Friday 10.00 - 17.00 

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