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The BFI Reuben Library
BFI Southbank
Belvedere Road
South Bank
London SE1 8XT
The library collection spans the history of cinema. Our priority is comprehensive coverage of the moving image in Britain, but the collection is international in scope.
- Search our collections for your choice of books, journals and other library materials.
- Complete an advance request form for access to items which aren’t available in the Edwin Fox Foundation Reading Room.
- For general enquires and planning your research, please get in touch using our contact form.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:30 — 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 — 19:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 — 19:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 — 19:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 — 19:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
We are closed on all public holidays.
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Features and downloads to help you with your research.
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Read our policies for acquiring and disposing of collections.
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Frequently asked questions about using the library.
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Digital Library on Demand service application form
Request scans of book chapters or journal articles from our collections without having to visit the library in person.
We would like to thank our generous supporters.
Principal funders
The Reuben Foundation
Major benefactors
The Edwin Fox Foundation
The Dr. Mortimer and Theresa Sackler Foundation
Additional support
The Hintze Family Charitable Foundation
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