Library
Our National Marine Biological Library (NMBL) is one of the largest marine reference libraries in the world. Our members can enjoy a peaceful environment and make full use of our collections and modern facilities.
SEARCH OUR CATALOGUELibrary Facilities include:
Print collection
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Print collection
Rare Book Collection
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Rare Book Collection
Journal Collection
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Journal collection
archive
Archive
object Collection
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Object Collection
Join us for a virtual tour of the National Marine Biological Library. By becoming a Member you can support the work of the MBA and have full access to the Library collection and facilities.
The library has:
- WiFi throughout
- Power sockets for remote working
- Facilities for printing and photocopying
- A dedicated computer to access the catalogue and e-journals
- Ample desk space with sea views overlooking Plymouth Sound
Volunteering at the National Marine Biological Library (NMBL)
Are you interested in volunteering within a specialist research library that’s based right on Plymouth Hoe?
We are a small, friendly team at the NMBL and offered a varied volunteer role with the opportunity to focus on a specific project or help on general tasks in the library or archives.
Current volunteers have been involved in collection care, in the form of work on our Rare Books, as well as more general tasks, such as cataloguing our general collection, creating displays and even writing news stories for the MBA website, based on material in our archives.
You don’t need library or archive experience, or to be an expert in marine biology as training and support will be provided.
Please fill in the form to express your interest in volunteering and we’ll contact you for a chat.
Can we help?
If you have an enquiry about any aspect of the Marine Biological Association, please drop us a line below.
We look forward to hearing from you.
