Birkbeck Library

Birkbeck Library have generously agreed that all London Art History Society members can join the Library on a reference basis COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE. This means that as a member you now have full access to one of the UK’s best and most extensive holdings of Art History books, periodicals and associated literature.

Please note that this “free” offer is on a reference-only basis — you must do your reading on the Library premises and you cannot withdraw books. You can enhance your Library membership to include borrowing rights on payment of an annual fee (currently £70). The Library is situated in the main Birkbeck building in Malet Street.

To activate your free membership of the Library you need to register and obtain a library card. Here is how to do it:

1. Obtain from the Secretary a letter of authorisation which will state your current period of membership of The London Art History Society.  The letter will be sent by email as a PDF attachment for you to download and add to your Birkbeck Library application.
2. Access the Birkbeck Library Membership Form here.
3. Complete and submit the form to the Library, uploading or dragging and dropping a passport-sized photograph (a phone selfie will do), your letter of authorisation and an image of the photo ID you will use when collecting your library card eg passport, driving licence.