Temporary suspension of offsite requests for library materials – March to May 2023
Due to a major refurbishment of the Library's storage vault at the BFI Conservation Centre, there will be no access to our Multi Media Vault material between Monday 13 March and Monday 15 May. Last requests for material held offsite should be submitted by Thursday 9 March. Library materials held at BFI Southbank remain fully accessible during this period. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Visiting the library
How to find the library, access information and request materials in advance.
Find out moreSearch the collections
Search our database of the films, TV, images, scripts, books and journals we hold.
Search the collectionsDigital library on demand service
Request scans of book chapters or journal articles if you can't visit in person.
Make a requestLibrary reading room
The Edwin Fox Foundation Reading Room is open to anyone – from BFI Southbank cinemagoers to researchers.
Find out moreEvents programme
We host a range of talks and events throughout the year.
Explore the Library events programmeBFI Reuben Library team
Biographies and research interests of the BFI Reuben Library team.
Find out moreLibrary policies
Our acquisition and donations policies, and our commitments to helping visitors and researchers.
Find out moreWe would like to thank our generous supporters.
Principal funders
The Reuben Foundation
Major benefactors
The Edwin Fox Foundation
Additional support
The Hintze Family Charitable Foundation