All you need to enter the libraries online are your computer or mobile device, your University Raven password and an internet connection.
How do I order library books online?
Go to your library’s website (or library system) and look for a section called “Recommend a title” “Suggest a Title for Purchase” etc. It’s often in the Contact Us tab. If the ebook is available on Overdrive but the library doesn’t own it, you may be able to search on Overdrive and simply press the “Recommend” button.
Can you access Cambridge University library?
All members of the University of Cambridge are welcome to use the Library. Academic staff, postgraduate and research students from other universities can apply to use the Library for reference. Undergraduate students from other UK universities can apply to access the Library for reference during Cambridge vacations.
Is Cambridge library free?
The Cambridge Public Library is fine free! We no longer charge fines on late returns or renewals, so everyone in our community can access to library books and materials. Eligible past charges have been cleared from your library account. Learn more at
Can Cambridge alumni use the library?
All alumni are able to access the main University Library for free.
Is there an online library for ebooks?
Featuring over 32 million ebooks, the Internet Archive is the largest digital library ever created. In addition to free ebooks, its catalog includes 591 billion web pages and millions of videos, concerts, audio files, and software programs. Think of the Internet Archive as a digital time machine.
Where can I borrow books online?
Some websites let you download or borrow e-books for free for a limited amount of time. Amazon’s BookLending.com and Lendle let you borrow and lend Kindle titles for 14 days. You can get free e-books to keep forever at Open Library, Project Gutenberg, Free-ebooks.net and Google’s Reader Store.
How do I get a Cambridge library card?
You may obtain a library card by presenting a photo ID with your current local address in Massachusetts, OR a photo ID plus one document with your name and current local address printed on it. There is no waiting period for a library card and it is free. For questions about proof of address, please call 617-349-4040.
Can you use any university library?
Full-time undergraduates can use the libraries of most participating universities for reference only. Academic staff, full- or part-time postgraduates, distance-learning, or placement students can usually borrow from other libraries as well.
Do you have to live in Cambridge to get a library card?
And that’s it – you’re registered! Non-Cambridge residents still have plenty of options to choose from, too – at the time of writing, Overdrive and Flipster are both available to non-Cambridge residents with a Cambridge Public Library card.
Can you use any University library?
What services do Cambridge University Libraries offer?
Your library services Cambridge University Libraries provide a blend of online, zero-contact and in-person services. These are designed to give you the access you need to resources and support while keeping you and library staff safe. Advance booking is required to consult Special Collections and some modern material.
Where can I find resources to read at Cambridge?
It includes hard copy resources in Cambridge libraries and online resources, including ebooks and ejournals and content deposited by members of the University in our institutional repository Apollo. You can filter and refine your searches by location, format, date of publication etc.
How do I borrow movies and eBooks from cambridgema?
Visit cambridgema.kanopy.com to create your free account and add your CPL card to start watching films. Libby, by OverDrive allows you to borrow eBooks and audiobooks on your computer or mobile device. The Libby app is a fresh and easy way to borrow and read from your library.
What is the Cambridge tree Voice Project?
The project aims to increase awareness of trees in Cambridge, MA and the city’s disappearing canopy by creating a musical “voice” for the trees. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Cambridge Arts Council
