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Institute of Criminology

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

Due to refurbishments the library will close from the 18th of April until the completion of the works in late August. 

Book loan and return services will remain available. Please use this Click and Collect Form to request any items from the collection you wish to borrow. They will be able to pickup from the Squire Law Library main desk. 

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.  

Lent Term Opening Hours

Due to refurbishments the Library will close from the 18th of April until the completion of the works in late August. 

Library services based out of the Squire Law Library operate 9am- 5pm, Monday- Friday. Please use this Click and Collect Form and pickup requested items from the Squire Law Library

 

 

Library Staff

Senior Library Assistant: Edward Mears
 

Contact Us

Radzinowicz Library, Institute of CriminologyUniversity of Cambridge, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge CB3 9DA, United Kingdom

Tel: + 44(0)1223 335386
Fax: + 44(0)1223 335356
Email: criminology@lib.cam.ac.uk