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School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Library
Contact details
Website: http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/ E-mail: libenquiry@soas.ac.uk Tel: 020 7898 4163
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About the library
SOAS is a leading centre for the study of diverse subjects relating to Africa, Asia and the Middle East. It holds over 1.2 million volumes plus special collections, archives and electronic resources. Two thirds of the Special Collections and archives relate to British missionary societies and missionaries making it the main centre for missionary studies in the UK.
The local library catalogue is available online.
Accessing materials
Can I see live document availability on Copac? Yes. The Copac local holdings display will tell you if a document is currently on-loan, reference only etc. as well giving you local location details.
Can I obtain items via Inter Library Loan? Yes, subject to the library's local lending policy. You have to request an inter-library loan via a library of which you are a member. Talk to your own library staff about whether they think the document you need is likely to be available for loan and for advice on making an inter-library loan request.
Can I visit the library to view materials? Yes - visit the library's web site for access details. If you wish to visit it is advisable to contact the library in advance to ensure the material you need will be available.
How do I find primary source material held at this institution? Visit the School of Oriental and African Studies's contributor page at the Archives Hub for information.
