COT Library

The College of Occupational Therapists' Library is the national collection of occupational therapy literature in the UK. This unique specialist collection of materials and resources exists to support the work and study of members.

Keep up to date with the latest research: important new document supply service launched for BAOT members

BAOT members now have access, through the COT document supply service, to over 260,000 journal titles available in the national collection of journals held in the British Library. Members can request photocopies of articles, including those published outside OT specific journals. Full information about this new service is available on the Photocopy and document supply services page
 
For enquires, contact  library@cot.co.uk  or   0207-450-2320/ 2316  

Library opening times and closures

The Library is open to members 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Our friendly and approachable team of information specialists is available to help when you visit, telephone or email the Library.

Closed dates in 2012:

April 6th & 9th (Easter break)
May 7th  (Bank holiday)
22nd May (12.15 – 15.45) (Team meeting)
June 4th  & 5th  (Bank holiday)
July 27th  (Closure for Olympic Games)
August 3rd ,  10th  & 27th (Closure for Olympic Games & Bank holiday)

Opening hours changes during July and August due to the Olympic Games

July 30th - August 2nd (Mon - Thurs) Opening hours 8.00 am to 14.45pm
August 6th - August 9th (Mon - Thurs ) Opening hours 8.00 am to 14.45pm
 
We apologise for any inconvenience caused

Visiting the library

We welcome visitors and enquiries from all members of the British Association of Occupational Therapists. Please bring your membership card when you visit the Library. Please help us by quoting your membership number in emails and phone calls.
 
Occupational therapists and OT students who are not members of BAOT/COT must join the BAOT before using the Library. The Membership Team can facilitate joining for prospective members visiting the COT.
Non-members who are not occupational therapists, but have an interest in occupational therapy, are welcome to visit the Library by appointment and on payment of a £10 access charge.

Library services for members with disabilities

The Library provides enhanced access to members with disabilities, including Jaws software to assist users with visual impairment.