Library opening times
Your library provides study space, borrowable resources and flexible online access to resources.
Our opening hours have been designed to meet the needs of students on each of our campuses.
York campus (Fountains Learning Centre)
Our Library building opening hours are:
Standard Opening Hours
Ground Floor: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
First Floor: Open from 6.00am to 11.59pm
Second Floor: Open from 6.00am to 11.59pm
Assessment Period Opening Hours
30 November to 31 January and 29 March to 13 June
Excluding the Christmas closure period
Ground Floor: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
First Floor: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Second Floor: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Library Advice Desk Opening Hours
The Library Advice team is available:
Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 8.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
The Library Advice team is not available on Bank Holidays or University closure days.
Accessing the Building:
A valid University staff, student, or library ID card is required to access the Fountains Learning Centre outside staffed hours.
From October, your ID card will also be required to unlock the entrance doors and gain access to the building.
Please note:
You will need your ID card to enter the building between 8.00pm and 8.00am.
You will need your ID card to enter the building at weekends, even during the daytime.
Please ensure you carry your ID card with you whenever you plan to use the Library.
London campus
The library is located on Floor 3 of the London campus. The campus is open from 8.00am to 8.00pm, Monday to Friday.
The Student Hub on the third floor 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 bank holidays and University closure days.
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 in the evening on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and available during the day 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.