British Library service disruptions

Exterior of British Library in London We are aware that some students may be experiencing difficulties related to the ongoing service disruptions at the British Library, especially those affecting the access to materials in the special collections. This update is intended to provide practical advice on how to handle the situation. Don't Panic . Struggling to access materials held in collections can be part of the academic research experience, and your own supervisors may have experienced this at least once in their careers. In the first instance, you should discuss your difficulties with them, and do this early, as it might be possible to:   - Adjust the focus of your research question to account for difficulties in accessing materials. Agree how to address lack of access to specific resources within your dissertation/research project. Remember, failure to get access to materials is not a failure to do good research.