Library opening times

Fountains Learning Centre opening hours

Fountains Learning Centre is open for browsing, borrowing and study space (open access and bookable study space).

Our building opening times are:

• Ground floor: Open 24/7
• First floor: 6.00am to midnight
• Second floor: 6.00am to midnight

Our Information Services desk is open:

• Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 10.00pm
• Saturday: 10.00am to 10.00pm
• Sunday: 11.00am to 10.00pm

The Information Services Desk is closed on all bank holidays.

Please be aware that between 8.00pm and 8.00am a valid library/student ID card will be needed to enter the building.

Opening hours change review

Since August 2023, we have been trialling a change in opening hours which keeps the Ground Floor open 24/7 to provide access to study space, but closes the 1st and 2nd floors from midnight to 6.00am. These changes were implemented following multi-year data showing a lack of usage of the 1st and 2nd floors during that time period, and in response to student feedback around improving the feeling of safety in the building overnight. A 6-month review has been conducted in late January and initial building usage data has continued to support our revised opening hours. We will continue to monitor usage, and collect feedback, and conduct a final review over the summer to look at data from a full academic year.

Feedback on the changes can be submitted to support@yorksj.ac.uk for consideration as part of that process.

Library support services

Our specialist teams are available to help you Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm:

• Academic Liaison Librarians: Subject specific advice and support with library resources.
• Digital Trainers: Training and support with university software and systems.
• Study Development Tutors: Support with study skills and academic writing. Tutors are also available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and on Saturdays.
• Assistive Technology Advisers: Training and support with assistive software.
• Copyright: Guidance and advice on copyright and its relevance to you.

You can also get support by:

• Checking for answers to frequently asked questions in our Online Service Desk portal.
• If you cannot find an answer there to your library or IT issues, log a job.