New Reciprocal Link – The Oriental Club – China

A reciprocal arrangement between the Athenaeum & the Oriental Club in China has now been established.  Our members may use their facilities at both their Beijing & Dalian locations (Shanghai Oriental Club unavailable) on the production of a Letter of Introduction (available from reception). Similarly members of the Oriental Club may use our facilities upon … Read more

LIBRARY EVENING OPENINGS

In response to requests, especially from our Proprietors who are working in the City and can’t get in to use the Library during the day we are planning to have a programme of evening openings 6.30 – 8.30 twice a month.  Librarians will be on hand to show you the unique collection s we hold … Read more

THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP

The Athenaeum has many historical links to similar institutions in the USA and this week we have been able to renew the trans-Atlantic connection.  Haley Barnet is a highly qualified and experienced librarian who has had a varied experience both in the States and here in Britain.  Haley, who now lives in the City, has … Read more