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You can contact the Library, Archives or Picture Library by completing the contact us form.

For general enquiries;
tel: 020 7451 2606

For enquiries about the Archives;
tel: 020 7451 2605

For enquiries about the Picture Library;
tel: 020 7451 2596

Head of Section - Keith Moore
tel: 020 7451 2595

Archivist - Joanna Corden
tel: 020 7451 2605

Archivist (Modern Records) - Nichola Court
tel: 020 7451 2556

Library Manager - Rupert Baker
tel: 020 7451 2599
(for enquiries concerning tours and talks)

Picture Curator - Joanna Hopkins
tel: 020 7451 2570
(for all image and reproduction enquiries)

Events and Exhibitions Manager - Felicity Henderson
tel: 020 7451 2597

Information and Promotion Officer - Emma Lambourne
tel. 020 7451 2679

If you prefer to communicate electronically, all Royal Society staff email addresses are constructed in the format firstname.surname (at) royalsociety.org.

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The Royal Society's library and archives are open to the public. Joining is quick and simple. It takes just a few minutes to register and new readers are always welcome.

Before you visit the library and archives

New readers are encouraged to discuss your requirements in advance to ensure that you get the greatest benefit out of your visit.
Readers with disabilities: you are encouraged to identify needs in advance of your visit, so that every effort can be made to assist you. Although the Library is located on the first floor, it is accessible by wheelchair.
Please ensure you are aware of the reader rules.
New readers will be asked to register and produce proof of address and photographic identification, such as a passport. To save time, you can download our registration form and bring it with you.