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ZSL Library Collection

The Zoological Society of London's Library contains a unique collection of journals and books on zoology and animal conservation

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Founded in 1826, ZSL Library is one of the major zoological libraries in the world and is open to all. ZSL Library Visitor Information

The Library contains a wide range of books and journals on all types of animals and their conservation. It has:

  • more than 200,000 volumes
  • 5,000 journal titles, 1,300 of which are current
  • free wireless internet access
  • photocopying facilities
  • archives of ZSL
  • books dating from 16th century to the present, ranging from popular to technical
  • holdings located on-site
  • modern books on open access in our Reading Room
  • special collection relating to information on zoos
  • friendly service from specialist library staff.

Search our catalogue: ZSL Library Catalogue

The ZSL Library Catalogue can be viewed online with details of all serial holdings - most-pre-1860 books and books published from 1993 onwards can be found.

If you experience any problems with the catalogue please contact us

Details of other books can be found in our card catalogue in the Reading Room.

Find out more about the ZSL Library Catalogue

Wi-Fi is now available in ZSL Library

In response to feedback from Fellows and other Library users, free wireless internet access is now available in ZSL Library. To connect your laptop to the wireless network you simply need to request a password from the Library desk (the password will be changed on a weekly basis).

Wireless Internet Access Policy and Procedure (46 KB)

Please ask Library staff for further details when you next visit ZSL Library.

 


Artefact of the month - September 2010. Coronation Reception Menu Card, 1953

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Coronation Reception Menu Card, 1953

Discover the September 2010 artefact

 


Ernest Griset online exhibition

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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Ernest Griset (1843/1844-1907), caricaturist and artist we are displaying examples of his caricatures and animal paintings online.

Gallery of extinct species

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The ZSL Library contains an extensive collection of literature concerning animals and their conservation. Many of these publications contain amazing illustrations, this is just a very small selection of images of extinct species from some of the printed books in the Library.

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The Zoological Society of London is incorporated by Royal Charter - Registered Charity in England and Wales no. 208728.
Principal Office England - Company Number RC000749 - Registered address Regent's Park, London, England NW1 4RY

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