BFI Reuben Library group visits

Study visits on Mondays

We welcome organised student study visits on Mondays, when the library is closed to the public.

Running from 10:30am to 3pm, these sessions provide students with dedicated access to the library and its collections in a focused research environment.

How it works

All visits begin with an introduction to the library and its collections from one of our librarians. Students are then able to pursue individual or group research projects, supported by dedicated library staff throughout the day. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to explore the collections in an exclusive setting, with staff on hand to provide assistance and retrieve materials from our closed-access stacks as required.

To support each visit, library staff will pre-select a range of materials relevant to your area of study, enabling students to engage directly with primary and secondary research resources.

We can also work with you to design a more tailored session, incorporating BFI teaching and learning resources and additional content to meet the specific needs of your course or research project — there is an additional cost for tailored sessions.

For all-day bookings, we can accommodate groups of up to 20 participants.

Cost

Standard study visits are charged at £10 per student.

Tailored sessions cost more, with pricing agreed according to requirements.

How to book

To enquire about or book a study visit, please contact us and include the following information:

the name of your institution
the number of students attending
your preferred date for the visit
details of the research project, module or topics to be explored

We will then work with you to develop a visit that best supports your students’ learning objectives.

Inductions and tours

We offer free induction sessions for A-level, undergraduate and postgraduate students, introducing them to the BFI Reuben Library, the BFI National Archive and the wider BFI programme. These sessions are designed to help students make the most of the resources, collections and opportunities available across the BFI, empowering them to engage confidently with everything we have to offer.

When they run

Library inductions are available by appointment between 11am and 4pm on Mondays, and from 10am to 11am, Tuesday to Friday, prior to the library opening to the public.

How it works

Sessions take place in the BFI Reuben Library, where we can accommodate groups of up to 40 students. Alternatively, one of our librarians can visit your institution to deliver an introductory presentation about the library, its collections and services, with time for questions and discussion.

We also offer tours of the library and its collections for information professionals. Standard tours can accommodate up to 10 visitors. For those seeking a more in-depth understanding of the library and its holdings, we can arrange bespoke visits involving specialist members of staff.