Useful College Info

Books

There is a good bookshop near the College - Waterstones. Turn right outside the College and walk for about 50 metres. They will also be happy to order books for you. It may be possible for you to join your local public library - go in and ask to join (it's free). See separate section.

Canteen

This is in Room U24. It is open daily from 9am to 5.30pm and serves hot food, sandwiches and snacks from 10am onwards.

Letters

If you need the college to write a letter for you, fill in a letter request form. These are in Reception, just inside the door.

Library (College)

This is on the 1st Floor. It is open and supervised from 9.30am to 5.30pm. It is intended for private study and reference (not chatting or eating!).

There is also a possibility that Pre-Masters students may have access to a London University library. More details from the Course Coordinator.

Paper

The College does not provide stationery. You can buy the necessary paper, files and pens from W H Smith (opposite the College on the corner of Pembridge Road)

Photocopying

You need to buy a photocopy card from Reception in order to use the photocopier. Students must only use the photocopiers in the staff-room (opposite D13). If teachers need to use the machine you must let them go before you.

Post

If you want to use the College address you may do so for personal letters. You may NOT give the College address for official correspondence such as bank accounts or mobile telephones. Student post is kept in the Library. Post will be returned to the sender after 4 weeks, if you do not collect it.

Libraries in Kensington and Chelsea

How to join a Local Library

It' simple if you live, work or study full-time in the Borough. The library will ask you to provide two forms of identification, one of which should be a formal document showing your address. If you live outside the Borough you will need the College to endorse your application form.

With a library card, you can borrow books, audio items, language courses, videos, DVDs and CDs. It's free to borrow books, but the library makes a small charge for other items. You have to pay a fine if you return items late!

There are six libraries in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea:

Kensington Central Library - Phillimore Walk, LONDON, W8 7RX
Tel: 020 7937 2542, E-mail: information.services@rbkc.gov.uk

North Kensington Library, 108 Ladbroke Grove, North Kensington, LONDON W11 1PZ
Tel: 020 7727 6583, E-mail: information.services@rbkc.gov.uk

Notting Hill Gate Library, 1 Pembridge Square, Notting Hill, LONDON W2 4EW
Tel: 020 7229 8574, E-mail: information.services@rbkc.gov.uk

Chelsea Library, Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road, LONDON SW3 5EZ
Tel: 020 7352 6056, E-mail: information.services@rbkc.gov.uk

Brompton Library, 210 Old Brompton Road, LONDON SW5 OBS
Tel: 020 7373 3111, E-mail: information.services@rbkc.gov.uk

Kensal Library, 20 Golborne Road, LONDON W10 5PF
Tel: 020 8969 7736, E-mail: information.services@rbkc.gov.uk