The Library is divided between two sites; Camden, located in central London, and Hawkshead, located near Potters Bar, just north of the M25. Both are intended primarily for use by students and staff of The Royal Veterinary College.

Contacting the Library

• email: library@rvc.ac.uk
• tel: 020 7468 5180
• Log a call on the Service Desk Portal

Information for Visitors

External visitors may consult the libraries' stock by prior arrangement only. Borrowing is not allowed but visitors may photograph library material, subject to standard copyright restrictions. 

The material at Camden reflects the pre-clinical and taught post-graduate courses there, while the Hawkshead stock covers the clinical and taught post-graduate courses at that site. Most veterinary material is at Hawkshead. Search our library catalogue, or telephone 020 7468 5180 to find out whether we have what you want and where it is held.

Access to the RVC library is permitted during the core hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, but you should not arrive before 10am on your first visit. Please telephone or email library@rvc.ac.uk in advance to make an appointment, 24 hours' notice is preferable. Be advised that, for reasons of security, the porters have standing instructions to turn away any visitor without an appointment. Please bring some form of identification with you such as a student card, driving licence or passport.

The SCONUL Access Scheme

If visiting the Royal Veterinary College Library under the SCONUL Access Scheme, please email library@rvc.ac.uk in advance to arrange an appointment, and include a copy of your SCONUL Access Scheme acceptance email - 24 hours’ notice of your intended visit date is preferred.
Please note: Visitors are permitted access Monday to Friday during the core hours of 9am to 5pm, however you should not arrive before 10am on your first visit to the RVC. Please also remember to bring a form of identification such as a student card, driving licence or passport with you when visiting.