Most departments in the School provide a library service with a specialist subject focus to support their teaching and research. Several libraries also own important special collections of rare books and other material such as archives, manuscripts and flora.
For up to date news and information about the libraries in the School of Biological Sciences, please follow us on twitter @sbsLibraries
For detailed library and research support enquiries, please contact Sarah Crudge (Biological Sciences Librarian) and George Cronin (Deputy Librarian - Biological Sciences) by emailing sbslibraries@lib.cam.ac.uk
To find out about access to the departmental libraries please see the websites and contact details of individual libraries below.
Important COVID-19 Information:
Coronavirus means this academic year will be unlike any other, and our libraries have adapted in response. Please check the UL website for the most up to date information about their services. Check the individual library pages listed below for details of current services and access. There is also a handy COVID-19 guide for the Biological Sciences Libraries located on each libguide.
| Website | Telephone | Opening hours and location | |
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| librarian@bioc.cam.ac.uk | (01223 3) 33613 |
Department Members: 24/7 access via University card Non-members: Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 (16:00 on Friday) Currently closed for access due to COVID restrictions |
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| genetics@lib.cam.ac.uk | (01223 3) 33973 |
Department Members: 24/7 access via University card The Library is staffed Monday - Friday afternoons and also on Wednesday mornings. Non-members should contact the Librarian for access during these times. Currently closed for access due to COVID restrictions |
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| sbslibraries@lib.cam.ac.uk |
01223 |
The Pathology Department has no physical library. Please contact the Biological Sciences Libraries Team for enquiries and support |
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| sbslibraries@lib.cam.ac.uk | 01223 333064/ 765604 |
The Pharmacology Department has no physical library. Please contact the Biological Sciences Libraries Team for enquiries and support |
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| library@pdn.cam.ac.uk | (01223 3) 33821 |
Department Members: 24/7 access via University card Non-members: Monday - Friday 08:45-17:00 Currently closed for access due to COVID restrictions |
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| plant@lib.cam.ac.uk | (01223 3) 33930 |
Department Members: 24/7 access via University card Non-members: Monday - Friday 08:30-17:00 (dependent on Reception being staffed) The Library is staffed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. Currently closed for access due to COVID restrictions |
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| library@psychol.cam.ac.uk | (01223 3) 33554 |
Department Members: 24/7 access via University card Non-members: Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 (16:00 on Friday) Currently closed for access due to COVID restrictions |
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| Veterinary Medicine Libguide | librarian@vet.cam.ac.uk |
(01223 3) 37633 |
Department Members: 24/7 access via University card Non-members: Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 3:30 Access is currently for Department members only, due to COVID restrictions |
| zoo@lib.cam.ac.uk | (01223 3) 36648 |
Department Members: 24/7 access via University card Non-members: Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 (16:30 on Fridays) During vacation the library closes half an hour earlier. Currently closed for access due to COVID restrictions |