Senate House and King’s College Libraries
Courtauld students have access to both Senate House and King’s College Libraries. Courtauld staff have access to Senate House Libraries. Access in both cases is to print and online collections.
Senate House Library
Senate House Library (SHL) is the central library for the University of London. All Courtauld staff and students can access SHL’s print and online collections, as well as their physical spaces.
Access to SHL’s online collections is with your usual IT credentials:
- Go to SHL’s online Library catalogue, and select ‘sign in’ at the top right of the screen
- From the two options that come up, select ‘sign in with email’
- Enter your Courtauld credentials and follow any authentication prompts
- The first time you do this you will be required to fill in a short form
- Find out further information on registration.
Senate House Library: new catalogue and authentication system
In the summer of 2025, Senate House London (SHL) launched a new library catalogue and implemented an upgrade of their authentication systems.
Returning staff and students in the 2025/26 year will notice that accessing SHL resources looks and works a bit differently to how they are used to. We are also aware that SHL are resolving a few outstanding issues resulting from the migration to new systems.
Accessing Online Resources
Separate Courtauld/SHL login accounts are no longer required.
All Courtauld staff and students now access SHL resources using their Courtauld network credentials (email address and password).
- Click the link in the catalogue record to the publisher’s platform.
- When prompted, select “Login for Library Members.”
- Enter your Courtauld credentials.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Try accessing the resource in an incognito/private browser window.
This helps avoid conflicts between Courtauld and SHL authentication systems.
Still having trouble?
Please contact us — particularly if you’re having issues with materials on reading lists.
Further Information
King's College Libraries
Courtauld students can access the resources of King’s College Libraries by collecting a King’s College ID card.
You can find information on their How will I collect my ID card? page: scroll down the page and check on the drop-down for ‘I’m studying at a partner institution of King’s’; then click on ‘I’m studying at the Courtauld Institute’.
King’s Libraries have produced an Arts and Humanities Library Guide to help students to get acquainted with the resources and services on offer.
Kings College Campus Libraries
You can access any of the campus libraries below:
Tips for working between Courtauld, SHL and King's online resources
Troubleshooting Tips
- Try accessing the resource in an incognito/private browser window.
This helps avoid conflicts between Courtauld and SHL authentication systems. - Alternatively, you could set up your system so that you access Courtauld, SHL and King’s resources on separate browsers, or with different profiles on the same browser. Speak to us if you like any advice.
Still having trouble?
Please contact us
