British Library Reference Services @BL_Ref_Services

@BritishLibrary Reference Services: a team of Information Professionals delivering services to the Reading Rooms and beyond! bl.uk/research/ London, UK Joined September 2010

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British Library @britishlibrary

11 months ago

We’ve restored access to our hard copy newspaper collection, which you can now consult in our Newsroom in London, and Boston Spa in Yorkshire 📰 Search for what you need in our catalogue, and place your request using our new online form: bl.uk/research

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British Library @britishlibrary

11 months ago

We’ve now released 1,000 of our digitised manuscripts, including the Sherborne Missal, My Ladye Nevells Booke, and Octateuch, Four Gospels and Synodicon. This is an interim resource and we'll be improving and adding to it as soon as we can: bit.ly/BLDigitisedMan…

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British Library @britishlibrary

11 months ago

We’ve launched a new system for you to request collection items, so you no longer need to use paper tickets in our Reading Rooms, and you can request items in advance. Find out more: bl.uk/research/

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British Library @britishlibrary

12 months ago

When our new system for requesting collection items launches on 30 Sep, you'll need a Reader Pass issued/renewed since 21 March 2024, due to system changes after last year's cyber-attack. We recommend renewing early, so you can request items right away: bit.ly/BLReaderPass

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British Library @britishlibrary

12 months ago

Next week, access to around 1,000 of our digitised manuscripts will be restored. This will be the first tranche of manuscripts to be released, making them available for the first time since the cyber-attack.

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British Library Reference Services @BL_Ref_Services

12 months ago

If you would like further information on what's happening at the British Library bl.uk - keep to date

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BL Asian and African @BLAsia_Africa

a year ago

Interested in learning about conservation for digitisation of library and archive material? The @britishlibrary in collaboration with @inBritish is offering 2 Conservation for Digitisation placements at the British Library in 2025. For more info + app 👇 britishcouncil.in/events/conserv…

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International Dunhuang Programme @idp_uk

a year ago

Our Buddhism on the Silk Roads learning resource is already live on the IDP website. Explore collection items, a specialist glossary, and articles on topics such as the transmission of Buddhism. bit.ly/479wLBS

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British Library Reference Services @BL_Ref_Services

a year ago

Sailing ship illustration from the Letter of Damar Wulan [MSS Jav 89] This is one of our illustrated Indonesian manuscripts and it is available online through the Library of Congress here: loc.gov/item/202166803…

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British Library Reference Services @BL_Ref_Services

a year ago

Dates have been announced for the restoration of more of our services, including remote ordering, Boston Spa retrievals, non-print legal deposit, digitized manuscripts etc. You can find details in the new blog post by Roly Keating here: blogs.bl.uk/living-knowled…

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British Library @britishlibrary

a year ago

When our new system for requesting collection items launches in September, you'll need a Reader Pass that has been issued or renewed since 21 March 2024 to use it. This requirement is due to changes in our systems following last year's cyber-attack. We recommend renewing your…

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British Library Reference Services @BL_Ref_Services

a year ago

We are experiencing intermittent Wi-Fi issues at both our St Pancras and Boston Spa sites. We are working to solve the issue. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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British Library Reference Services @BL_Ref_Services

a year ago

Due to an ongoing technical issue our Treasures Gallery currently remains closed. We’ll update our website and social media channels when we’re able to reopen. We’re really sorry for any inconvenience.

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British Library @britishlibrary

a year ago

Due to a technical issue our Treasures Gallery is currently closed. We expect to reopen on Thursday 15 August but please keep an eye on our feed for updates. We’re really sorry for any inconvenience.

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British Library Reference Services @BL_Ref_Services

a year ago

Find out more about your local area in our Maps department. Our collection of Ordnance Survey maps can help you trace how your neighbourhood has changed. We are available via this enquiry form: bl.libanswers.com/form?queue_id=…

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British Library Reference Services @BL_Ref_Services

a year ago

Due to a technical issue our Treasures Gallery is closed today. Becoming a reader will give you access to our reading rooms and our collection. bl.uk/research/#read…

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British Library @britishlibrary

a year ago

Due to a technical issue our Treasures Gallery closed early today and will be closed until Wednesday 14 August. We’re really sorry for any inconvenience.