Welcome to the Department of Zoology Library
Jane Acred is the subject specialist librarian located in the Department of Zoology. With the Biological Sciences Library Team, Jane provides services and support to departmental students and members. She is usually in the library office during opening hours but anyone requiring assistance should email Jane before they visit.
Find more about the Biological Sciences Libraries team.
Updates
The library will close for Christmas at 5pm on Monday 23 December and reopen on Tuesday 7 January 2025. During this time, access is restricted to Zoology Department members with card access to the building.
Library services
The library offers a range of services, including:
- access to books and resources on zoology, both in print and online
- undergraduate and postgraduate skills training
- online reading list support
- interlibrary loans and Scan and Deliver requests
- copyright support
This list contains just a few examples of how we can help, so do not hesitate to contact the Library for further assistance.
The Library space
The Zoology Library has a variety of print resources covering the breadth of zoology for undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers. More information can be found on our Collections page.
There are 48 study places in the library, including 6 individual desks in alcoves between bookshelves.
Rules
- Smoking (including e-cigarettes) and the consumption of food in the library are strictly prohibited at all times. (Bottled water and drinks with secure lids are allowed)
- Mobile phones must be set to silent mode. To prevent disturbance to other readers, calls must be answered outside the library.
- Readers are requested to keep silence in the library. If using headphones while working the volume must be kept to a level that does not disturb other readers.
- Books must not be removed from the library unless they have been borrowed legitimately. Library readers are responsible for the safe keeping of any book borrowed. They may be asked to pay for the replacement of books lost or damaged.
- Study places must not be reserved and all personal belongings must be removed every day. The library cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage of personal property.
Access
The library is open to all current student or staff members of the University of Cambridge. All other users must contact the library staff to arrange a visit. Department members and Part II Zoology students with card access to the Department can use the library outside of opening hours.
Access is through a controlled reception area. The library is located on the first floor of the main Zoology Department building, at the end furthest from reception. If you have additional access requirements, please contact the library staff and we will be happy to help. More information about the accessibility of the Department is available on the AccessAble website.
Contact information
Senior Library Assistant: Jane Acred (she/her)
LibGuide: https://libguides.cam.ac.uk/zoology
E-mail: zoo@lib.cam.ac.uk
Phone: 01223 336648
Postal address:
Zoology Library
Department of Zoology
University of Cambridge
Downing Street
Cambridge
CB2 3EJ
