Using the Kingston University library service

Current Library and Information Centre services

Kingston University library buildings are open for all our learners and the wider community.

From 12 June 2023 to 21 April 2024 – Designated study spaces (limited capacity) will be available to visitors. For more information, see our library services for visitors page.

Please note, to help manage building capacity during key academic weeks from Monday 22 April until Sunday 9 June 2024, only Kingston University students, staff or invited guests are allowed to use our study desks / study areas. Visitors are welcome to view our buildings and use our cafes but not to use study areas.

Face coverings are a personal choice when in any library building.

An Information Centre service operates at all Kingston University Libraries. The service is the University's single point of contact for student support. The friendly Information Centre team can help and give advice on pretty much anything, from library queries, course support, money and accommodation advice, to disability and mental health support as well as assistance with student funding and Visa issues.

Where applicable they will refer students on to specialist support colleagues across the University. You can contact the team using the contact details on the left-hand side of this page.

Both Information Centre and specialist Library staff offer a variety of channels to support students with their studies or support needs. Students can click on the 'Chat now' box on iCat to access this support.

Students and staff can also log in to My Kingston to access a range of library services, including our extensive e-book and e-journal collections available through the iCat library catalogue. To learn more about the services we offer, you can enrol on the library module on Canvas.