Library opening hours
Summer opening hours
Saturday 9 May - Sunday 4 October 2026*
*Closed days
The building will be closed on the following bank holidays:
Monday 25 May 2026
Monday 31 August 2026
*Early opening
The building will open at 08:00 on weekdays from Monday 21 September 2026.
| Day | Building opening hours | Service opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00-21:00 | 09:00-17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00-21:00 | 10:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-21:00 | 09:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-21:00 | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-21:00 | 09:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-21:00 | unstaffed |
| Sunday | 09:00-21:00 | unstaffed |
Academic year opening hours 2026/27
Autumn term
Monday 5 October - Friday 11 December 2026
| Day | Building opening hours | Service opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00-midnight | 09:00-17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00-midnight | 10:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00-midnight | 09:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00-midnight | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00-21:00 | 09:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-22:00 | unstaffed |
| Sunday | 09:00-22:00 | unstaffed |
24 hour Study Space
There are study spaces in the Richmond building which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the year.
Special Collections
Please contact the University Archivist for details about Special Collections opening hours. Access is by prior appointment only.