Library

It occupies the former home of Professor Ricardo Caminos (1915-1992, who resided there from 1980-1992); a professor of Egyptology at Brown University and the Society’s epigrapher before he retired in the early 1980s. 

General Information

All books in the Library are reference only and cannot be borrowed (see here for more information on the EES Lending Library). The library is available for current members. We recommend that you consult our online catalogue prior to your arrival. Non-members are able to use the library, but will be asked to pay £5 for a day pass on arrival at the office. We ask that all users contact the office ([email protected] or +44 (0)20 7242 1880) prior to arrival to ensure that there is adequate space available. Upon arrival, all users must read the Library User Agreement, which is available on-site. 

Students with a valid ID can use the library free of charge, as can members of partnership organisations. Read more here.

Photocopying and scanning facilities are available for those wishing to copy chapters/articles etc., providing that such copying is in compliance with copyright legislation.

Opening times

Please note that, subject to raising the required funds, we expect to redevelop our premises over 2026-2028. This means that our library may be less accessible to researchers and visitors during this period. 

We ask that all visitors contact the office (+44 (0)20 7242 1880 and option 3) to ensure that there is adequate space available. Please check our Opening Times for further information. 

Reproduction requests and fees

Instructions for requesting permission to reproduce or disseminate material from the Society’s collections can be found here.