We are delighted to announce that from 30 October 2023 until 19 January 2024, Augustine House will be open 24/7 to help support our students and staff in the lead-up to and during the assessment period. 24/7 access won’t be available from 18 December – 1 January and on national bank holidays such as Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, Augustine House will be closed. For full details visit our opening hours page.

Given the pressure on University learning spaces, we cannot give access to visitors during this revision and assessment period. Members of the SCONUL Access Scheme, alumni and other paid members may use the Library during this time for set hours.

Find out more about what 24/7 means for you below.

Students and Staff

Out of standard opening hours, the library will operate on a self-service basis. A University smartcard will be required to access the building after 6pm on weekdays and during the weekends. If you have lost your Smartcard you should contact the i-zone.

While we appreciate everyone learns in different ways, we ask everyone to be respectful of other library users during this time and follow our code of conduct. Please ensure you are studying in an appropriate zone for the work you’re carrying out.

#StressLess

The StressLess zone is available on the second-floor atrium, to help you relax and take much-needed breaks whilst you’re studying. The StressLess zone contains lots of resources, games, puzzles and crafts to help you unwind. We also have a range of StressLess activities planned including the ever-popular free hot chocolates, biscuit decorating and different crafts. We have events planned on Thursday afternoons on 16 November, 16 December and 18 January.

Your Digital Library

Cannot make it to the library?  Did you know there are thousands of resources available online 24/7 from the comfort of your own home?

As well as the traditional academic books and journals we have lots of modern research tools including e-books and free access to streaming services like Box of Broadcasts and Kanopy.  All the journal articles you find using LibrarySearch which are shown as full text are available to read online off-campus.

Keep up to date with some of the most recent additions.

Visitors

Given the pressure on University learning spaces, we cannot give visitors access to learning spaces during the revision and assessment periods, this includes the use of learning spaces in Augustine House between 30 October 2023 – 19 January 2024.

SCONUL Access, alumni and paid memberships

Members of the SCONUL Access Scheme, alumni, retired staff and paying members may use the Library during the 24/7 period but will only have access to the building between 9:00 – 18:00 on weekdays and 9:00 – 17:00 at weekends. You may need to ring the doorbell to gain access to the building at weekends. Please present your library card if requested.