BFI National Library

History

From humble beginnings as a small collection of books on an office shelf to the world's largest collection of moving image materials, the bfi National Library has a rich and fascinating history.

Collection policies

General principles of our acquisition policy, what we exclude from acquisition, our preservation policy and what material we dispose of and how.

Support the library

Whether using and acknowledging the library and its services, or donating to the library's collections and their care, we are grateful for your continued generous support.