St John's College News
The New Chapel
The New ChapelThe existing Chapel was built between 1866 - 69. The design owes much to the Decorated or 'middle pointed' period, which was then almost universally held to be the only correct style for all ecclesiastical buildings. By a happy chance for George Gilbert Scott, who was selected as architect and who was one of the strongest advocates of this view, it reflected the style of the old chapel, then…read moreSchool Visits to the Library
School Visits to the LibraryThe Library welcomes educational visits from schools, colleges, academies and other organisations. We have worked with local schools to develop sessions delivered in the historical setting of our Old Library, based on our wide-ranging special collections. These sessions are very flexible and can be tailored to suit the needs of individual classes. Some examples of previous…read moreExhibitions
ExhibitionsThe following list details current, forthcoming, and past exhibitions held in the Library. These are usually displayed in the Library Exhibition Area located between the Old Library and the Working Library (on entering the Working Library turn left and walk through the reference section and periodicals area). The Exhibition Area is open to visitors Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Please note that…read moreUsing University card as Library card
Using University card as Library cardFrom Michaelmas term 2011, most of our readers, including all current undergraduate and graduate students, will be able to use their university cards for borrowing materials from the College Library. Student borrowing records from the University and other College libraries will also be recorded on the one card.read moreUseful links
Useful linksCambridge University Library ResourcesCambridge University Library Catalogue gives information on the holdings of the main University Library.Cambridge University Library Information Services for access to online services provided by the University Library, including:Online journalsElectronic booksOnline databasesCross SearchCambridge Departmental and College LibrariesUniversity of Cambridge…read moreJohnian Prize and Medal winners
Johnian Prize and Medal winnersJohnian recipients of the Copley Medal of the Royal SocietyJohnian recipients of the Royal Medal of the Royal SocietyJohnian Bakerian Lecturers of the Royal Societyread moreThe New Library
The New LibraryDesigned by Edward Cullinan Architects, and built by R. G. Carter Ltd (Cambridge), the new College Library at St John's was opened to students on 11 January 1994. St John's College is the second largest in Cambridge with a student population of 800 and a Fellowship of 140. The College's last Library, the Old Library, was built in the early seventeeth century and is still in use. It is hoped that…read moreScience and Maths
Science and MathsMost bound Science and Mathematics journals are shelved on the Mezzanine Floor of the Library. Unbound recent issues are kept in the Periodicals Area on the Ground Floor (left past the issue desk). All on-line access is provided via the University Library's ejournals portal (Physical sciences and maths | Life sciences) and therefore may be subject to the same restrictions.TitleHoldingsShelf-…read morePhilosophy and Theology
Philosophy and TheologyMost bound Philosophy and Theology journals are shelved on the First Floor of the Library. Unbound recent issues are kept in the Periodicals Area on the Ground Floor (left past the issue desk). All on-line access is provided via the University Library's ejournals portal (Philosophy, Theology) and therefore may be subject to the same restrictions.TitleHoldingsShelf-markLocationFull text access via…read moreMedical and Veterinary Science
Medical and Veterinary ScienceMost bound Medical and Veterinary Science journals are shelved on the Second Floor of the Library. Unbound recent issues are kept in the Periodicals Area on the Ground Floor (left past the issue desk). All on-line access is provided via the University Library's ejournals portal (Medicine | Veterinary Science) and therefore may be subject to the same restrictions.TitleHoldingsShelf-…read moreLaw
LawMost bound Law journals are shelved on the Third Floor of the Library. Unbound recent issues are kept in the Periodicals Area on the Ground Floor (left past the issue desk). A fuller collection of on-line Law journals is available from the Squire Law Library. All on-line access is provided via the University Library's ejournals portal (Law) and therefore may be subject to the same restrictions.…read moreLanguage and Literature
Language and LiteratureMost bound volumes of Language and Literary journals are shelved on the First Floor of the Library. Most bound volumes of Bibliographical journals are kept in the Rare Books Reading Room on the Ground Floor. Unbound recent issues are kept in the Periodicals Area on the Ground Floor (left past the issue desk). All on-line access is provided via the University Library's ejournals portal (Classics,…read moreHistory and Archaeology
History and ArchaeologyMost bound volumes of History and Archaeology journals are shelved on the Second Floor of the Library. Unbound recent issues are kept in the Periodicals Area on the Ground Floor (left past the issue desk). Some of the more specialist titles go straight into the Basement. All on-line access is provided via the University Library's ejournals portal (History) and therefore may be subject to the…read moreGeography and Anthropology
Geography and AnthropologyMost bound volumes of Geography and Anthropology journals are shelved on the Second Floor of the Library. Unbound recent issues are kept in the Periodicals Area on the Ground Floor (left past the issue desk). All on-line access is provided via the University Library's ejournals portal (Anthropology, Earth and Environmental Sciences) and therefore may be subject to the same restrictions.…read moreGeneral Interest
General InterestGeneral Interest journals are shelved on the Reference Section on the Ground Floor of the Library.TitleHoldingsShelf-markLocationFull text accessCambridge University Reporter2008/09-1870/71-2007/08-REF 13 CAMGround Floor Basement1997-DaedalusVol.103- (1974-) incompleteDAEBasement --The EagleVol.1- (1859-)REF.13Ground Floor --Johnian News Ground Floor --Proceedings of…read moreEconomics and Social Science
Economics and Social ScienceMost bound volumes of Economics and Social Science journals are shelved on the Second Floor of the Library. Unbound recent issues are kept in the Periodicals Area on the Ground Floor (left past the issue desk). All on-line access is provided via the University Library's ejournals portal (Economics, Social sciences) and therefore may be subject to the same restrictions.TitleHoldingsShelf-…read moreArt, Architecture and Music
Art, Architecture and MusicMost bound Art, Architecture and Music journals are shelved on the First Floor of the Library. Unbound recent issues are kept in the Periodicals Area on the Ground Floor (left past the issue desk). All on-line access is provided via the University Library's ejournals portal (Art, Architecture & Music) and therefore may be subject to the same restrictions. TitleHoldingsShelf-…read moreE-resources
E-resourcesThe University Library website has excellent webpages on subject specific e-resources. The subject guides also give examples of available e-resources.E-BooksMany of the books which are most heavily used by students are available in e-book format. There are two ways to find e-books:Via the University Library e-books page.Via iDiscover.Within the cam domain there is no need for passwords…read moreModern & Medieval Languages
Modern & Medieval LanguagesFor books, journals and electronic resources relevant to your subject. Click to read full screen and link directly to online resources. Also downloadable as a pdf file.read moreVeterinary Medicine
Veterinary MedicineFor books, journals and electronic resources relevant to your subject. Click to read full screen and link directly to online resources. Also downloadable as a pdf file.read moreTheology
TheologyFor books, journals and electronic resources relevant to your subject. Click to read full screen and link directly to online resources. Also downloadable as a pdf file.read moreHuman, Social and Political Science
Human, Social and Political Science(formerly Politics, Psychology & Sociology)For books, journals and electronic resources relevant to your subject. Click to read full screen and link directly to online resources. Also downloadable as a pdf file.read morePhilosophy
PhilosophyFor books, journals and electronic resources relevant to your subject. Click to read full screen and link directly to online resources. Also downloadable as a pdf file.read moreNatural Sciences
Natural SciencesFor books, journals and electronic resources relevant to your subject. Click to read full screen and link directly to online resources. Also downloadable as a pdf file.read moreMusic
MusicFor books, journals and electronic resources relevant to your subject. Click to read full screen and link directly to online resources. Also downloadable as a pdf file.read more