Library opening hours
NB! The library will open at 13:00 on Saturday 24 January to allow essential maintenance to take place. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Spring term
Saturday 17 January - Thursday 2 April 2026*
*The library will open at 13:00 on Saturday 24 January to allow essential maintenance to take place.
| 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 |
Easter opening hours
Friday 3 April - Sunday 19 April 2026*
*Closed days
The Library will be closed on the following days:
Friday 3 April
Saturday 4 April
Sunday 5 April
| Day | Building opening hours | Service opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00-21:00 | 09:00-17:00 (13 April only) |
| Tuesday | 09:00-21:00 | 10:00-17:00 (14 April only) |
| 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 (10 and 17 April only) |
| Saturday | 09:00-21:00 | unstaffed |
| Sunday | 09:00-21:00 | unstaffed |
Exam period
Monday 20 April - Friday 8 May 2026
| Day | Building opening hours | Service opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 24 hours (opens 09:00 on 20 April) | 09:00-17:00 (unstaffed on 4 May) |
| Tuesday | 24 hours | 10:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 24 hours | 09:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 24 hours | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 24 hours (closes 21:00 on 8 May) | 09:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 24 hours | unstaffed |
| Sunday | 24 hours | unstaffed |
Summer opening hours
Saturday 9 May - Wednesday 30 September 2026*
*Closed days
The building will be closed on the following bank holidays:
Monday 25 May 2026
Monday 24 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 |
Special Collections
Please contact the University Archivist for details about Special Collections opening hours. Access is by prior appointment only.