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The Taylor Library

Overview

The Taylor Library is the principal lending library in Corpus and is open to all members of College. The book stock currently stands at approximately 43,000 volumes and spans the full range of courses studied at Corpus. The collection is being actively expanded and current students are encouraged to make recommendations for book purchases via our Recommendation form. Longer reading lists can be emailed to taylor-library@corpus.cam.ac.uk.

The Taylor Library is not intended to serve students or scholars from outside Corpus. Please contact the librarians before attempting to visit if you are not a current member of the College (details below).

Services for users

  • The Taylor Library is open 24/7 to members of Corpus Christi College. 
  • Library accounts are set up for new users before they arrive in Cambridge.
  • All new users are asked to attend a library induction; those starting in the middle of the academic year should contact the librarians.  
  • Books can be borrowed and returned using the self-issue machine on the ground floor.
  • Students can borrow up to 12 items at a time (books or DVDs) for 14 days during term, or the whole vacation once term ends.
  • Extended loan periods are granted for those who require additional reading time.
  • Books can be searched using iDiscover, the online university catalogue: please see Find a Book for a beginner's guide.
  • Books can be renewed online by logging into My Library Account which can be accessed via iDiscover or email taylor-library@corpus.cam.ac.uk.
  • Wireless internet is available throughout the building; printing and photocopying facilities are available in the computer room. 

Contact

For general enquiries, please email taylor-library@corpus.cam.ac.uk. For anything that cannot be sent electronically, please use the following address:

Taylor Library

Corpus Christi College

Cambridge

CB2 1RH