Collections and Resources
We have a vast amount of information on most aspects of dance, including ballet, contemporary dance, choreography, dance health and dance teaching. In addition, we have a growing collection of contextual material.
DiscoverWelcome to the UK’s largest open-access specialist dance collection.
Laban Library offers the largest and most varied open-access specialist research collection on dance and related subjects in the UK, covering many aspects of dance in a variety of formats and languages.
Catalogue
Quick links for students and staff
- Contact the team at Laban Library and Archive.
- Search the Laban Library catalogue for online and physical resources available from the library, including books, journals, and video recordings. Log in with your TL username and password to renew and reserve books.
- Use QuickSearch for Trinity Laban libraries’ electronic subscriptions and recommended free online resources along with the Laban Library catalogue. IT login required.
- View programme reading lists on the Laban Library catalogue.
- View class recordings, and student and professional performances on our video streaming site, eStream. IT login required.
- FAQs for students.
- FAQs for alumni.
- FAQs for visitors.
- The Laban Library and Archive Moodle pages contain further information about the library and guides to research and using the library’s resources. IT login required.
- Follow us on Instagram for Laban Library updates.
Laban Library opening times
All external visitors and alumni must contact the library in advance of visiting.
Current students and staff can visit the library to study, browse and borrow items from the library during the opening hours below.
Autumn term opening times:
| 16 September – 13 December 2024 | |
| Mondays, Fridays | 09.00 – 18.00 |
| Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays | 09.00 – 19.00 |
| Saturdays, Sundays | 11.00 – 15.00 |
Please note that, on occasions, there may be short notice delays or closures. If you are planning a trip to the library, we recommend that you call us on 020 8305 9333 in advance of your visit.
We are accepting bookings for use of the library from Trinity Laban alumni and external visitors. Please contact the library by email to book a slot minimum one working day in advance, to allow us to inform reception of your arrival. Please note that, in line with the current government advice, you should consider wearing face coverings in crowded and enclosed spaces where you may come into contact with other people you do not normally meet.
We ask library guests to limit their visit to the library, accessible toilets, and public café in the building.
You can contact us by phone, email, Tawk.to live chat and Microsoft Teams.
