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Catalogue search tips
Guide for searching on the catalogue
What's included in the online catalogue?
Archive collection
You can use the online catalogue to search for:
- the national archives of Quakers in Britain
- archives of London and Middlesex Quakers
- archives of Quaker organisations that are not officially part of Britain Yearly Meeting, such as Friends Ambulance Unit or Friends Temperance & Moral Welfare Union
- over 1000 manuscript collections and personal papers of Quakers and Quaker families, such as the diaries of Elizabeth Fry
Library collection
You can use the online catalogue to search for most of the printed material in the Library. It includes anti-slavery, peace and temperance material, all journals and newsletters, a growing number of articles and much more. Some records for 19th and early 20th century books, pamphlets and articles are still being added to the catalogue.
Search tips
Look out for the question mark symbol when using the catalogue. These buttons bring up help text to guide your search. You can also read our Catalogue search tips above for more advice.
How to access the material
You are welcome to visit the Library to use our collections. For more information go to the Visit the library page. To save time when you visit you can contact us to request material in advance. To do this you can phone or email via the Contact us page.
Borrowing books
Although the Library's printed collection is mainly for reference, duplicate copies of modern books may be loaned to registered readers in the UK.
Check the catalogue record for the book's loan status: if it says “For loan", it is available to borrow.
Feedback
We welcome feedback on the catalogue or any other aspect of the Library's service. You can send us your comments and suggestions via the Contact us page.