Library
Library opening times
Your library provides study space, borrowable resources and flexible online access to resources.
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 8.00pm
- Saturday: 10.00am to 5.00pm
- Sunday: Closed
The Information Services Desk is closed on all bank holidays and University closure days.
Please be aware that between 8.00pm and 8.00am a valid library/student ID card will be needed to use the building.
Information Services desk opening hours
From 1 August 2024, the opening hours of the Information Services desk in Fountains Learning Centre have changed. We have refocused our services to ensure we can support you when you need us most, using enquiry and footfall data to understand patterns of user demand. Our revised staffed hours are based on this information.
London Campus library opening hours
London Campus library is open to staff and students for browsing, borrowing and study space throughout the campus. The library is located on Floor 3 of London Campus. The campus is open 8.00am to 8.00pm, Monday to Friday.
London Campus Reception desk is open during most campus opening times and provides you with support in all aspects of the campus, including the library and accessing support. It is closed on all bank holidays and university closure days.
Please be aware that a valid student or staff ID card will be needed to enter the building and to borrow library resources.
Library support services
Our specialist learning 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.
We also provide access to support from other specialist university learning teams including:
- London Student Support and Guidance: London student support for study skills and English language skills.
- Insessional Language Support and Development: advice and resources to support students with English as an additional language in approaching your course tasks and managing lectures, seminars, writing and reading in English.
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.