LibGuides: Modern and Medieval Languages: Home

In this Library Guide:

Here you will find vital information that will support you in your studies:

For important updates, behind-the-scenes insights and useful tips on resources:

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A colour photo of the MMLL Library lobby, with people standing next to the self-service machine The Modern & Medieval Languages and Linguistics Library houses over 125,000 books, periodicals and DVDs, catering for all taught courses offered within the MMLL Faculty at undergraduate and MPhil level.

The Library is divided into sections covering the ten languages taught in MMLL, as well as sections on medieval European languages, linguistics, art, cinema and translation. These are spread across three floors in the Raised Faculty Building at the heart of the Sidgwick Site, alongside cosy nooks with beanbags and light, airy workspaces looking out across the site’s green spaces.

We welcome all members of the University and the general public to the library, to use our space and consult our material on site. Only current members of the University are entitled to borrow from the MMLL Library.

Please check the Linguistics LibGuide to find out about Theoretical & Applied Linguistics resources, and Film & Screen Studies LibGuide to find out about film collections and resources. Language courses are often interdisciplinary - make sure to consult our "Curated Resources" page for full information.

For more information, you can always visit the MMLL Library website or contact us directly. We are always happy to hear from you!

Support from the Library Team

The library staff are available on site and for remote support throughout the year. You can email library@mmll.cam.ac.uk with your query or call us on (0)1223 335041.

You are also welcome to arrange a meeting with your subject specialist to address any referencing or library-related queries you might have. Please send us an email at least 3 hours in advance to ensure we have a little time to prepare and that the meeting is as useful to you as possible. You can find out more about our subject specialists on the right-hand side of this page.

MMLL Library currently provides a range of services, such as:

Please check the 'Welcome to' page of this LibGuide to learn more about the MMLL Library services this year. Updates on our services are available on the MMLL Library website. Updates on the libraries' opening hours and changes to library services are also published on the University Library FAQ page.

The Spanish section in the MMLL Library is seen from the second floor. A person is walking towards the camera on the second floor of the library.

The Raised Faculty Building from the MMLL Library Foyer on a sunny day. The window sills in the foyer are ladened with plants.

Bookcases in the Student Room holding material on craft, anti racism, sustainability and world fiction.

A view of the long desks in the MMLL Library overlooking the RFB grass.

A bookcase in the Beit Library is hit by rays of sun illuminating some of the spines on the shelves.

Your feedback

If you have any questions, or any feedback about MMLL Languages LibGuide, you are welcome to use our online Feedback wall - we'd really like to hear from you.

You can also contact us via email.