UCL Main Library

It definitely smells like library in here. It’s definitely grandiose. It’s also incredibly easy to get lost and I still haven’t explored the whole place yet.
I get really self conscious looking for history books in here, mainly because it’s all shelved in small rooms and within those small rooms there’s people studying in the middle of the room, so the main game is to get a book as quietly as possible without looking stupid. I’m 5ft and can’t reach further than my head without people thinking it’s funny or adorable. This does not bode well for me. I’m also incredibly clumsy. So, if you have seen me around, I’m really sorry for disturbing you!
Also, why are there no self service desks, are we not in the 21^st century. You can’t take books out on Sunday cuz no one is at the issue desk. I don’t think the issue desk like me either, apparently they can ignore you if they feel like it, it’s in their jurisdiction cuz they might be doing more important work (?)

Classic late last-​millenium library.

Of all the London universities I think that UCL has the most handsome campus. The main Bloomsbury building is visually impressive and built in the Greco-​Roman style. Within this building is the main UCL library.
Whilst UCL has a number of libraries I was surprised by the relatively small size of their main library. It is, nonetheless, a handsome place built around a room containing frescos and a central statue, similarly in the Greco-​Roman style. From this room lead corridors, each containing reading rooms and particular departments. The work places are a little shabby but have charm. The selection, also, isn’t amazing but is adequate for general research.
The UCL library is an attractive library though it does not have the best facilities.