Opening hours and visiting
Opening hours in term and vacation. The Library is open to members of the University with a University card.
| Reading room | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Reading Room | 09:00 to 21:45 | 10:00 to 17:00 | 12:00 to 17:00 |
| Special Collections | 09:30 to 16:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Riverside Library | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours |
| Law Library | 08:30 to 24:00 | 10:00 to 22:00 | 10:00 to 22:00 |
| Faculty Library, Chapter House | 09:00 to 19:00 | Closed | Closed |
In the vacations, all reading rooms close at 17:00 and the Riverside Library at 22:00. The Library is closed from 24 December to 1 January.
Closing time at the Old Library
The Upper Reading Room closes at 21:45 sharp. From 22:00 the Old Library’s closed stacks are patrolled by the University’s licensed security system, GOLEM, and the building must be clear. A bell rings at 21:30. About GOLEM
Who can use the Library
Students and staff of the University, with a University card. Alumni may use the Upper Reading Room and Riverside Library for reference.
External membership is suspended while about 610,000 volumes are in temporary stores, and will reopen when the new Riverside store is complete. Visiting scholars who need to consult Special Collections should write to Special Collections.
Accessibility
All reading rooms have step-free access. The Upper Reading Room is reached by a lift from the Bellhouse Lane entrance. Accessible study rooms with adjustable desks and screen readers can be booked at the Riverside Library.
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