The Library provides access to books and e-books, journal articles, legal materials, newspapers, parliamentary publications, and specialist online resources for Members of the House of Lords, their staff, and staff of the House. Resource guides are available to help Members and staff use resources effectively, and the Library provides training and support.

Search our resources

Members and staff can access these resources using a parliamentary login, and use the catalogue to reserve and renew book loans.

  • Search for books

    Our catalogue of books (including e-books), journals, and other printed material in the collections of the Lords Library.

  • Search for journal articles

    Search across the full text of articles from the hundreds of online journals available through the Library.

  • Search for news

    Access a wide range of international and UK national and regional news titles, and set up news alerts by email.

  • Parliamentary Search

    Gateway to parliamentary material, including deposited papers and Hansard, as well as research published by the Lords Library.

  • Databases A-Z

    A full list of online resources and databases to which the Library has access, including trial access.

  • Online Journals A-Z

    Alphabetical listing of the hundreds of electronic journals available through the Library.

Resource guides

Members and staff can access these resource guides using a parliamentary login.