What is the British Library?
Q: What is the British Library?
A: The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world's largest research libraries.
Q: Where is the British Library located?
A: The British Library is located on the north side of Euston Road in St Pancras, London, between Euston railway station and St Pancras railway station.
Q: Who has been the Chief Executive of the British Library since 2000?
A: Lynne Brindley has been the Chief Executive of the British Library since 2000.
Q: How many items does the British Library contain?
A: The British Library contains over 170 million items in every language that is known.
Q: What types of items are in the British Library?
A: The British Library has many types of items, including books, manuscripts, historical items, journals, newspapers, magazines, sound and music recordings, patents, databases, maps, stamps, and prints.
Q: Does the British Library receive copies of every book published in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland?
A: Yes, the British Library receives copies of every book that is published in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, including all foreign books that are sold in the UK.
Q: How much shelf space does the British Library have?
A: The British Library has about 388 miles (625 km) of shelves.
