| Address: | The Observatories, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0HA |
| Telephone: | (3)37537 |
| Fax: | (3)37501 |
| Email: | ioalib@ast.cam.ac.uk |
| Web: | http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/library/ |
| Online Catalogue: | iDiscover |
| Location map: | University Map |
| Staff: | Librarian: Mark Hurn, M.A., MCLIP |
| Admits: | Members of the University. Visiting Scholars and qualified members of the public on application. |
| Stock: | Astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology. |
| Special collections: | Rare book collection, including many books previously owned by John Couch Adams (1819-1892). Pamphlet collection of about 10,000 items. Pictures and photographs, many available as digital images on DSpace. |
| Services: | Inter-library loans, Computing facilities for readers, Microfiche reader, Photocopying. Charges: A4 - 3p, A3 - 6p. Payment arrangements: cash. |
| Opening hours: | Mon-Fri 09.30-13.00. Readers without an IoA enabled University Card are recommended to make an appointment in advance. |