BFI Reuben Library

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Visiting the BFI Reuben Library

How to find us, access information and how to request materials in advance.
The Edwin Fox Foundation Reading Room

Find out more about our on-site collections and facilities.
Search the collections

Search our collections database to find out what films, television programmes, images, scripts, books and journals we hold.
BFI Reuben Library events

We host a range of talks and events throughout the year.

COVID-19: The library is closed until further notice and we apologise for the impact this will have to your research needs.

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.

Library resources

Features and downloads to help you with your research.
Library policies

Read our policies for acquiring and disposing of collections.
BFI Southbank Mediatheque policies

Policies for the new BFI Southbank Mediatheque and its free, venue-based digital service.