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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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Researching the Royal Society's library and archive collections

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.

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