Library Opening Hours
Campus libraries will be extending opening hours on a phased basis.
Monday 21st September to Sunday 4th October
Monday-Thursday: 8.45am-5pm
Friday: 8.45am-4pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Monday 5th October onwards
In the first instance, late evenings will be on Monday and Thursday.
Monday: 8.45am-9pm
Tuesday: 8.45am-5pm
Wednesday: 8.45am-5pm
Thursday: 8.45am-9pm
Friday: 8.45am-4pm
Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Sunday: Closed
The Virtual Library is open and our full range of e-resources are available online 24/7.
Visiting our Campus Libraries
Who can visit campus libraries?
Campus libraries are open to students and staff of the University.
What should I do before visiting a campus library?
Read the guidelines set out in the University's Return to Campus: Key information webpage.
What services are available?
- The 'Reserve and Collect' service allows you to request books in advance of coming to campus. Bookshelves will not be accessible to library users.
- Study Spaces (including Group Study Rooms).
- Computers
- Printing, copying and scanning
- Help from Library staff.
- The Document Delivery service is available and books requested can be picked up in each campus library.
- Library staff can retrieve print journals and reference materials for you to consult. Please arrange in advance via email to Campus Library Managers.
- Library staff can retrieve materials from Special Collections for you to consult. Please arrange in advance via email to Special Collections.
- You will not be able to borrow a laptop at this time.
What measures are in place to provide a safe study environment?
- Library capacity and study spaces is reduced in each library and will be monitored by library staff. Study space capacity in each campus library is as follows:
- Belfast: 21
- Coleraine: 96
- Jordanstown: 250
- Magee: 74
- All areas are cleaned in accordance with University infection control guidelines.
- One-way systems and other social distancing measures are in place throughout each library.