We support and stimulate research of all kinds, working with the national and international research community to generate new knowledge and resources for the benefit of UK research and the public.
We play a key role in research information infrastructure through service development and delivery. Research also underpins our cultural and learning programmes, as well as our remit to advance knowledge and understanding around the world.
We support postgraduate research through our Reading Rooms and online resources, through collaborative projects, and through research training events.
We work closely with the research community to enhance our collections and generate new knowledge about them.
Our research, professional and methodological expertise covers all disciplines and spans traditional and digital scholarship in all its forms.
We convene and support research events and training activities throughout the year.
As the national library of the United Kingdom, we are an integral part of the national research infrastructure and have an active approach to research and higher education policy.
Academics at UK universities are invited to submit proposals for AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships with the Library.
A new series of inspiring lunchtime talks showcasing collaborative research at the British Library – from migration and slavery, to conservation and spoken English
A collaboration with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Chevening-British Library Fellowships give international experts the chance to undertake year-long placements at the Library.
Are you interested in researching the history of classical music recordings?
Call for Papers for 'The Translator Made Corporeal - Translation History and the Archive' (8 May 2017)
Reserve your place for the British Library Labs Symposium on Monday 7th November 2016 at the British Library.
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