Chemistry Library
Chemistry Library staff support
You have access to the study spaces and collection throughout our opening hours. Library staff are available Monday - Friday from 4:30pm-7pm during term-time. Outside of these hours telephone, Live Chat, and email help is available.
Chemistry Library Winter vacation closure
- The library will close at 5pm on Monday 23 December and reopen at 9am on Friday 3 January 2025.
- Please also note the library is closed on Thursday 19 December for a Library staff training day.
ASSL, Beacon House and other study centres will be open on this date.
Opening hours
Term-time opening hours 9 September to 23 December 2024
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Friday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note the library will close at 5pm on Monday 23 December.
Winter vacation closure 24 December 2024 to 2 January 2025
The library will close at 5pm on Monday 23 December and reopen at 9am on Friday 3 January 2025.
Term-time opening hours 3 January to 25 May 2025
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Friday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note the library will be closed on the following bank holiday and closure days: Friday 18 April (BH), Monday 21 April (BH), Tuesday 22 April (CD) and Monday 5 May 2025 (BH).
Vacation opening hours 26 May to 14 September 2025
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Friday | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note the library will be closed on the following bank holiday and closure days: Monday 26 May (BH), Monday 25 August (BH) and Tuesday 26 August (CD).
Loan periods and borrowing limits
| Material | Loan periods and restrictions |
|---|---|
| New books on display, all journals, reference books, examination papers, theses | Confined to the library |
| Newcomers Collection books | All users - three-day loan |
Map
School of Chemistry, Cantocks' Close, Bristol, BS8 1TS
Find a study seat
Use our Find a Study Seat service for desk availability in our spaces!
Take a look inside:
- Virtual tour of the Chemistry Library and other virtual tours
- Floor plan - Chemistry Library (PDF, 32kB)
Facilities
- Silent study
- Group study
- Staffed
- Printing/scanning
- Wheelchair access
Access information
Detailed access information for the Chemistry Library from AccessAble.
Extra support
To discuss extra support you may need when coming to the library, including Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs), please contact Library Support.
Contacts
General enquiries
Email: library-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)117 4284746 | Internal 84746
Subject Librarians
Get expert advice and support from your subject librarian at any point during your studies! Your subject librarian is the go-to person for help with:
- accessing library resources
- finding and evaluating information
- referencing
- recommending books or ebooks to add to our collection