Chemistry Library

Chemistry Library Closure

Due to essential maintenance works, the Chemistry Library will be closed from Monday 4th August for up to 4 weeks. In the meantime, our other libraries and study centres remain open.

If you need access to any library books during the closure please contact us via lib-chem@bristol.ac.uk with the details and we will retrieve them when we can safely access the library.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

A large fan shaped sculpture full of different coloured mosaic pieces which the sun is shining through. This artwork is called 'Palm Temple', and is outside the 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.

Opening hours

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).

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

All Chemistry Library items are subject to the standard loan periods and borrowing limits with the following exceptions
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

More about borrowing

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