Find out how the British Library can help you research your subject of interest. These pages provide a good starting point if you want to discover the breadth of our resources.
Historical and contemporary material for the study of Africa
Extensive collections from the Americas and Australasia
Extensive collections on business, management, patents and trade marks
Our resources on Central Asia
The study of Graeco-Roman antiquity, from the middle of the 2nd millennium BC to the end of the 6th century AD
Collections reflecting contemporary British society and culture
Undertake innovative research with our digital collections and data
Resources for the study of East Asian languages and cultures
Resources for the study of Germanic countries, past and present
Collections relating to English literature and British theatre
A rich, global resource encompassing ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary manuscript and archive material.
The British Library collection of maps, plans and views is one of the largest in the world, numbering some 4.5 million
Manuscripts, printed books, newspapers and journals from the Middle East, Iran and Central Asia
The British Library has a world-famous collection of music
Print and online documentation from governments worldwide
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