Welcome to the Radzinowicz Library

The sitting room area of the library, with comfortable seating and artworks.

The Criminology Library will be closed from the 3rd-31st of August for recarpetying and other works being carried out in the Library.

The book Click and Collect service is still available. You can also use this Click and Collect Form to request any items from the collection you wish to borrow. Pickups and returns will be done through the Squire Law Library desk (Between 3rd and 31st of August 2026). 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do get in touch.

 

 

The Radzinowicz Library houses the most comprehensive criminology collection in the United Kingdom and is internationally recognised as a world-class criminal justice resource. The library was founded in 1960 and named after Sir Leon Radzinowicz, the first Director of the Institute (1959–72) and Wolfson Professor of Criminology (1959–73).

Admission

The library is available to:

• Students and staff of the Institute of Criminology
• Visitors to the Institute
• Other members of the University
• Others who may be admitted on application to the Librarian

Visiting the Library

  • Students and staff of other academic institutions may visit the library by arrangement.  We're not always open to visitors, so please contact us at least 48 hours ahead of your planned visit to check that we can accommodate you. You will need to bring your student/staff identity card with you.
  • Practitioners in the criminal justice system are also welcome to contact us regarding access to the library. Again, please enquire at least 48 hours in advance to check availability.
  • Please note, we do not admit drop-in visitors.

Drinks with lids are allowed but please, no food to be eaten in the Library.