Physics Library
Physics 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.
Physics 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 |
|---|---|
| Journals | All users - seven-day loan |
| Current issues of journals | Staff and research postgraduates - overnight loan |
| New books on display, reference books, theses when used by undergraduates, very old rare books, some journals | Confined to library |
Map
HH Wills Physics Laboratory, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TL
Find a study seat
Use our Find a Study Seat service for desk availability in our spaces!
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Facilities
- Silent study
- Staffed
- Printing/scanning
- Wheelchair access
Access information
Detailed access information for the Physics Building and 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 92 87578 | Internal 87578
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