The icsf Library

...the Library is the focus of the society. This is where members gather at lunchtimes to talk, watch tv, read/borrow books, eat lunch, and generally loiter when they have nothing else to do...

The library contains over 8300 books, graphic novels and videos. We try to maintain a range of science fiction, fantasy and horror, covering both popular and obscure authors, films, and tv series. To take stuff out you need to be an icsf member (costs £8). You can search the database to see if we have what you want. If we don't, add it to the request list and we'll see what we can do. If you have any queries please contact email the librarian. If you happen to be looking for bookshops, see our guide.

Opening Hours

During termtimes, the library is officially open every weekday lunchtime from 12 noon to 2pm. However, the lure of the ICSF library is almost always strong enough to entice at least one committee member to remain in the library during the entire afternoon and usually the evening as well. Feel free to pop in at any time!

Membership and Loans

If you want to join, just come along to the library at lunchtime, or one of our events.

Membership costs £8 per academic year, and entitles you to borrow books, videos, dvds, graphic novels and audio books. You may borrow up to three items at a time, one of which may be a non-book. Books can be borrowed for up to 30 days, non-books for 2 college days (due to higher demand). Loans over the Christmas and Easter holidays are allowed but must be returned in the first week of the next term.

Library Webcam

You can now see if the library is open, and what's going on - here's the current webcam picture.

If you like, watch the webcam image in a pop-up window that refreshes every minute.