Our strategy
Our mission
The Library's mission is to inspire Imperial's communities of learners and researchers by connecting them to information and expertise.
Mapping our user journeys
From meeting prospective students at open day, through study and exam times, until they leave and become alumni, Library Services provide students with resources, training and advice
Library Services are here for researchers from the generation of an idea to seeing it in print
All staff are encouraged to meet their librarian at an Insights event, Library Services will continue to support teaching at all stages
Transforming our spaces
One of our priorities is to transform our spaces so they are inspiring for learners and researchers and remain relevant to their evolving needs.
In Autumn 1969 the Central Library moved to its present location next to the Queen's Lawn
The Queen was invited to open the new "College Block" - her visit included a tour of the Library
The Haldane Library housed the Humanities collection and provided recreational reading and listening matter for all College members
Much of the space provision remained the same until the early 1990s
To accommodate the ever growing need for space, 2 floors were added to the original building
We now offer a variety of learning spaces to suit every need
Group study areas allow students to work together without disturbing others
Think tanks, study pods and bookable rooms are very popular
There is an ever growing need for more access to PCs
We continue to develop the service and our new laptop loans service has provided 36 extra computers