Library & Information Services

The Landscape Institute Library holds one of Europe's largest specialist collections of books, journals, and publications relating to landscape architecture. We also houses an archive of drawings and plans by landscape architects such as Geoffrey Jellicoe, Peter Shepheard and Dame Sylvia Crowe.

The Landscape Institute Library also offers an enquiry and research service available both to members and the public. We offer the following services: compiling bibliographies; undertaking subject searches; sourcing references; reprographics; research inquiries; sourcing policy documents, reports and legislation. The Library and Information Service has been involved in providing support and background information for television, radio programmes and films.

Opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Contacting the Library

Tel:
020 7299 4502
Fax:
020 7299 4501
Email:
library@landscapeinstitute.org
Address:
33 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 8QG

Staff

Librarian:
Nikki Gray
Archivist:
Annabel Downs MLI
(Mondays and Tuesdays or by prior appointment 020 7299 4524.)

Library & Archive volunteer:
Monika Bytow

What do we offer?

  • Friendly staff
  • Our specialist Collection of books, reports, journals, slides and drawings archive, relevant to the subject of landscape architecture
  • Our online Library Catalogue
  • Postal loan service for members to borrow something you can just call or email us
    The Library is available for members; non members may have access by prior appointment only.
  • The Library is staffed & open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (closed 1 hour for lunch).

Search the online Library Catalogue

The Library Catalogue is now online for all. If you have any comments or queries please get in touch.

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