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We hold the UK's most comprehensive public reference collection of literature on the fine and decorative arts, including books, journals, exhibition catalogues, auction house sales catalogues, comics, e-resources and much more. Some material, including archives, children's books and Theatre & Performance research collections, is currently inaccessible due to the move to new study rooms at V&A East. Full access will resume in 2025.<br><br> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-blocks"> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>Sign up to be the first to hear about National Art Library news and events:</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-calltoaction"> <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/national-art-library#email-updates" class="u-btn u-btn--black u-btn--arrowed"> National Art Library newsletter </a> </div> <header id="visit" class="sir-trevor-heading-block b-section-header b-section-header--alternate b-section-header--alternate-image"> <img srcset="https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/05/03/13/01/47/472663cd-d4bb-4221-b9e3-d93c42171ed9/visit_3.jpg 320w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/05/03/13/01/47/9f129c57-c760-4abd-bb35-fe9338e37412/visit_3.jpg 640w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/05/03/13/01/47/baf67826-a855-452c-a126-f9c09535ff8a/visit_3.jpg 960w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/05/03/13/01/47/5b1a8899-91d4-49a2-a239-214e89f941d5/visit_3.jpg 1280w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/05/03/13/01/48/762a8b7c-3a69-4112-a606-9d4b3837d73f/visit_3.jpg 1920w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/05/03/13/01/48/48a9809d-5bcc-403d-8557-897f592ad9ea/visit_3.jpg 2560w" sizes="(min-width: 992px) calc(100vw - 130px), (min-width: 1200px) 1070px, 100vw" class="b-section-header__media-image" alt="" loading="lazy" src="https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/05/03/13/01/47/472663cd-d4bb-4221-b9e3-d93c42171ed9/visit_3.jpg" /> <h2 class="b-section-header__title">Visit</h2> </header><div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>The Library is <b>open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 10.00 to 17.00</b>.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>Although an appointment is not necessary, you are strongly advised to order any items you wish to consult in advance of your visit via our <a href="https://nal-vam.on.worldcat.org/discovery">online catalogue</a>. Item requests must be placed by 15.30 for same day delivery. The Special Collections desk closes at 16.30.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>We will close for the Christmas period at 17.00 on Thursday 19 December 2024 and will re-open at 10.00 on Thursday 2 January 2025.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>Please contact us with your enquiries:<b> </b><a href="mailto:nal.enquiries@vam.ac.uk">nal.enquiries@vam.ac.uk</a></p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>Visit the <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/blog/national-art-library">NAL blog</a> for the latest updates about the Library, and <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/national-art-library#email-updates">sign up to the NAL newsletter</a>.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>Food and drink are not permitted in the Library. Any bags should be deposited at the cloakrooms where you will need to show your library card. A clear plastic bag is provided to decant any items you need to use in the Library. Please see <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/conditions-of-use-of-the-va-study-rooms">conditions of use</a> for further information.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>View the location of the Library on our <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/features/digitalmap/?highlightId=FAC0010_251738&latlng=-3000%2C3800&floor=2">digital map</a>.</p> </div> <figure class="sir-trevor-image sir-trevor-image--showcase"> <img srcset="https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/16/22/14/0e9b387e-e24e-4519-b54c-867a2633446b/hero.jpg 320w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/16/22/14/fbc3e654-fd8f-4593-ac53-f30b9577aa27/hero.jpg 640w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/16/22/14/83b58f25-665a-48df-930a-8b26ed24087f/hero.jpg 960w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/16/22/14/a5f3913c-9425-49fa-a9ed-8ffe82a85d6b/hero.jpg 1280w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/16/22/14/76cb6a15-343e-41cd-a20d-44d85c3928f1/hero.jpg 1920w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/16/22/14/ad3ccf2c-6312-449b-a9ac-a1fbdcad8336/hero.jpg 2560w" sizes="(min-width: 1250px) 1130px, (min-width: 800px) calc(100vw - 144px), 100vw" class="sir-trevor-image__source" alt="" loading="lazy" src="https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/16/22/14/0e9b387e-e24e-4519-b54c-867a2633446b/hero.jpg" /> <figcaption class="sir-trevor-image__caption"> National Art Library. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London </figcaption> </figure> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <h3 class="sir-trevor-text__header"> Disability access to the Library </h3> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>Find out about access to and facilities for people with disabilities in the National Art Library and our other study rooms.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-calltoaction"> <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/study-room-services-for-people-with-disabilities" class="u-btn u-btn--black u-btn--arrowed"> Study room services for people with disabilities </a> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <h3 class="sir-trevor-text__header"> Group visits </h3> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>If you are a group involved in researching, studying, working or participating in the arts and would like to visit the Library, you can contact us at: <a href="mailto:nalvisits@vam.ac.uk">nalvisits@vam.ac.uk</a>. Group visits require a minimum of six weeks notice.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <h3 class="sir-trevor-text__header"> Study rooms </h3> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>In addition to the National Art Library, we also have a number of other study rooms, both on- and off-site, where it is possible to view over 2 million objects from the reference collections and to conduct private research.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-calltoaction"> <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/study-rooms" class="u-btn u-btn--black u-btn--arrowed"> Find out more about our study rooms </a> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-calltoaction"> <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/conditions-of-use-of-the-va-study-rooms" class="u-btn u-btn--black u-btn--arrowed"> Conditions of use of the V&A South Kensington study rooms </a> </div> <header id="join" class="sir-trevor-heading-block b-section-header b-section-header--alternate b-section-header--alternate-image"> <img srcset="https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/15/19/49/3cd6b1c9-9560-4911-8348-06113e67a889/join.jpg 320w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/15/19/49/6f151cfe-681d-4d26-bebc-7ef2cf49e826/join.jpg 640w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/15/19/49/6fafed05-3e1c-4240-bb60-d177ba2bd109/join.jpg 960w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/15/19/49/e1d34848-c678-4233-8ff9-b1ce470ca103/join.jpg 1280w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/15/19/49/59fec11c-34c8-4382-8dc4-ab37bf9294fc/join.jpg 1920w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/15/19/49/6ec7ff58-e309-42af-ac00-701e19d0b69e/join.jpg 2560w" sizes="(min-width: 992px) calc(100vw - 130px), (min-width: 1200px) 1070px, 100vw" class="b-section-header__media-image" alt="" loading="lazy" src="https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/05/15/19/49/3cd6b1c9-9560-4911-8348-06113e67a889/join.jpg" /> <h2 class="b-section-header__title">Join</h2> </header><div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p class="MsoNormal">To request items to view in the Library and our other study rooms, you will first need to join the Library by creating a user account. This can be done in advance or during your visit.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>Create an account by completing our online form. Once you have set a password, you will be able to login to the library catalogue and place requests.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-calltoaction"> <a href="https://nal-vam.selfreg.share.worldcat.org" class="u-btn u-btn--black u-btn--arrowed"> Create a Library account </a> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>On your first visit to the Library you will need to show current ID (e.g. passport, bank card, national ID card, etc.) and proof of address (e.g. bank statement, utility bill, driving licence, etc.), in order to complete the joining process and be issued with a Library card.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p><b>Renewing your Library card<br></b> If your membership has expired and you wish to request items in advance of your visit, please contact us: <a href="mailto:nal.enquiries@vam.ac.uk">nal.enquiries@vam.ac.uk</a>, online and we will extend your expiry date. On your visit to the Library we will then issue you with your new Library card on receipt of your ID.<br></p> </div> <header id="search-the-library-catalogue" class="sir-trevor-heading-block b-section-header b-section-header--alternate b-section-header--alternate-image"> <img srcset="https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/16/33/46/4ecf4948-3e81-463b-8069-a5c8cae250e5/search1.jpg 320w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/16/33/46/7bb52125-a852-4dd4-9022-f2b29aef8af2/search1.jpg 640w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/16/33/46/088f0bb3-41d1-40cf-a932-0ff3b161c387/search1.jpg 960w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/16/33/46/4a68bf73-0d94-47ec-81d2-1734b2eb92b7/search1.jpg 1280w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/16/33/46/2355fd09-adec-4fed-ad0a-81b954436090/search1.jpg 1920w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/16/33/46/6cb60887-7d9c-461a-8cdb-fb5eb3fdb550/search1.jpg 2560w" sizes="(min-width: 992px) calc(100vw - 130px), (min-width: 1200px) 1070px, 100vw" class="b-section-header__media-image" alt="" loading="lazy" src="https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/16/33/46/4ecf4948-3e81-463b-8069-a5c8cae250e5/search1.jpg" /> <h2 class="b-section-header__title">Search the library catalogue</h2> </header><div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>Find and request print collections available to view in our study rooms, as well as to discover our e-resources, which include databases, dictionaries, encyclopaedias, e-books and e-journals. Some e-resources are only available to view when you are in our study rooms due to licensing arrangements.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-calltoaction"> <a href="https://nal-vam.on.worldcat.org/discovery" class="u-btn u-btn--black u-btn--arrowed"> Search the library catalogue </a> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-calltoaction"> <a href="https://nal-vam.on.worldcat.org/courseReserves/course/id/12707373" class="u-btn u-btn--black u-btn--arrowed"> Explore our e-resources </a> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>You can find information on how to search the library catalogue and request material in our downloadable instructions. </p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-file"> <a href="https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2023/12/18/11/27/22/ce5a34da-5daa-44ca-82cf-947b1d8493dd/How to search and request material 2023-12-12.pdf" class="b-file-download" download> <div class="b-file-download__icon-container"> <svg class="b-file-download__icon" role="presentation"><use xlink:href="/assets/vam-sprite-40622a49a68c393ede0fec0bd1d6063401a040a363c7b1e21cf7deb295bbc38c.svg#download"></use></svg> </div> <div class="b-file-download__info-container"> <p class="b-file-download__name">Download 'searching the catalogue' guide</p> <p class="b-file-download__meta">PDF (1.36 mb)</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <h3 class="sir-trevor-text__header"> Requesting items </h3> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>All items may only be consulted in the Library and cannot be borrowed.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>We recommend that you request items in advance of your visit to make the most of your time in the Library. You can request up to 8 items at a time. Please note that some rare items can only be requested during your visit or are available by appointment – this is indicated in the library catalogue. </p> </div> <header id="services" class="sir-trevor-heading-block b-section-header b-section-header--alternate b-section-header--alternate-image"> <img srcset="https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/15/44/21/6ea2623a-6816-4813-b87e-56c3f1327def/services.jpg 320w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/15/44/21/2ae12939-10de-4b77-9c93-804a5b52feaa/services.jpg 640w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/15/44/21/e9c2e6b9-7263-4150-a9a0-87893d11681d/services.jpg 960w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/15/44/21/125b9a65-7704-4e20-9be2-9cd3d921337d/services.jpg 1280w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/15/44/21/2970ad9d-99a3-4603-8ffe-1080b0c16ad6/services.jpg 1920w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/15/44/22/2b242745-3e92-4bb8-a109-5705792ad3e5/services.jpg 2560w" sizes="(min-width: 992px) calc(100vw - 130px), (min-width: 1200px) 1070px, 100vw" class="b-section-header__media-image" alt="" loading="lazy" src="https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/06/15/44/21/6ea2623a-6816-4813-b87e-56c3f1327def/services.jpg" /> <h2 class="b-section-header__title">Services</h2> </header> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <h3 class="sir-trevor-text__header"> Enquiries </h3> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>Our staff can help you with questions about our library collections and services, as well as specific queries related to art and design. Please contact us with your enquiries: <a href="mailto:nal.enquiries@vam.ac.uk">nal.enquiries@vam.ac.uk</a></p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <h3 class="sir-trevor-text__header"> Subject guides </h3> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>Our subject guides on a range of topics, including auction house sale catalogues, artists and the history of the V&A can be found alongside other reading lists in the 'course reserves' feature of the library catalogue.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-calltoaction"> <a href="https://nal-vam.on.worldcat.org/courseReserves/landing" class="u-btn u-btn--black u-btn--arrowed"> Explore our subject guides </a> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <h3 class="sir-trevor-text__header"> Copying </h3> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>Copying is subject to <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/copyright/p01_uk_copyright_law">UK copyright law</a> and permitted for private study or non-commercial research. The amount you copy must be 'fair and justifiable' and no more than a single chapter or 10% of a total work.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p><b>Onsite copying</b></p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>You may take photographs using hand-held devices or at the camera stands provided. Please note that flash or use of other artificial light is not permitted in order to protect our collections and avoid disrupting other readers. Please treat all material with great care and make use of the book supports and weights. Ask a member of staff if you need help or advice in handling any item.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>Book scanners are available and free to use with a USB drive. Bring your own or purchase a USB drive at the Library counter.<br> <br></p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p><b>Copying service</b><br></p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>If you are unable to visit the library in person, please email us at <a href="mailto:nal.enquiries@vam.ac.uk">nal.enquiries@vam.ac.uk</a> to order copies online.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>We supply research quality copies (200dpi) to individuals undertaking non-commercial research and private study only. Please see our <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/national-art-library-copying-service">Terms of use</a>. You may be required to sign a copyright declaration statement. If you require high resolution images or images for publication, please visit <a href="https://www.vandaimages.com/">V&A Images</a>.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>Please note that the supply of copies can take up to 20 working days.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p><b>Charges</b></p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text sir-trevor-text--list"> <ul> <li>£10.00 for first image of each item</li> <li>£0.50 per subsequent scan from the same item + VAT at 20% where applicable</li> <li>£10.00 for supply of born digital item from our subscription e-resources</li> </ul> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <h3 class="sir-trevor-text__header"> Inter-library loans </h3> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p>We are part of the national inter-library loans (ILL) community, which is committed to the co-operation of libraries in sharing resources.</p> </div> <div class="sir-trevor-calltoaction"> <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/national-art-library-inter-library-loans" class="u-btn u-btn--black u-btn--arrowed"> National Art Library inter-library loans </a> </div> <header id="book-collections" class="sir-trevor-heading-block b-section-header b-section-header--alternate b-section-header--alternate-image"> <img srcset="https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/08/11/26/40/cf5414ee-edc9-4f23-94b8-d2414f6deb90/book_collections.jpg 320w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/08/11/26/40/295426b2-b5ec-42e2-afee-c7c28ab3609a/book_collections.jpg 640w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/08/11/26/40/00bfb348-bfa6-44b1-a7f4-635f07339c08/book_collections.jpg 960w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/08/11/26/40/77c97c81-bb1e-43ca-8955-4fcf7baa4a42/book_collections.jpg 1280w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/08/11/26/40/d451a564-0d36-45ed-a0d0-f119453508e3/book_collections.jpg 1920w, https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/08/11/26/40/c4bdf1b5-8fe6-48fb-85f0-57ec2530b777/book_collections.jpg 2560w" sizes="(min-width: 992px) calc(100vw - 130px), (min-width: 1200px) 1070px, 100vw" class="b-section-header__media-image" alt="" loading="lazy" src="https://vanda-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/12/08/11/26/40/cf5414ee-edc9-4f23-94b8-d2414f6deb90/book_collections.jpg" /> <h2 class="b-section-header__title">Book collections</h2> </header><div class="sir-trevor-text"> <p class="MsoNormal">The Library holds around one million books on subjects central to the V&A collections including prints, drawings, paintings, photographs, ceramics and glass, textiles and fashion, furniture, design, metalwork and sculpture. 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