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Visit the Library: Opening Hours

When is the Library Open?

The Library Building is open 08.30am to 08.30pm Monday to Friday, and 9.00am to 05.00pm on weekends. Please note that our live chat service is not in operation after 8.00pm on weekdays, and 4.30pm on weekends.

Our opening times change during national holidays. Excluding the below closure dates, we operate a limited service from 09.00am to 05.00pm on bank holidays. The Library Helpdesk will be unavailable. Students and staff are welcome to utilise study spaces and facilities as normal; print resources can be loaned via the self-service kiosks.

Unexpected library closure outside of these times will be updated below and advertised on our social media channels and Google Business account.  

Library Closure Dates 2023-2024

Please note that on the below dates, the Library Building and Helpdesk will be closed:

  • Friday 29th March 2024
  • Sunday 31st March 2024
  • Monday 1st April 2024
  • Monday 6th May 2024
  • Monday 27th May 2024
  • Monday 26th August 2024

Library Closure Dates 24-25

Please note that on the below dates, the Library building and Helpdesk will be closed:

  • Friday 18th April 2025
  • Sunday 20th April 2025
  • Monday 21st April 2025
  • Monday 5th May 2025
  • Monday 26th May 2025
  • Monday 25th August 2025

Opening Hours

 

What should I do if the library is closed?

Study spaces are available in the Waterfront Building 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Please note that the main entrance can be accessed 06.00am to 10.00pm. To enter the building outside of these hours, use your authorised student/staff ID card to enter via the rear entrance on Coprolite Street.

Discovery, the Library catalogue, is accessible from anywhere at any time. Using Discovery, you can access all our 703,642 eBooks and over 40,000 journals. Learn more about Discovery here