Chemistry Library

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.

Opening hours

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 holidays and closure days: Monday 25 May (BH), Monday 31 August (BH) and Tuesday 1 September (CD).

Supported self-service

The Chemistry Library operates as a supported self-service library. Library staff carry out periodic checks of the space to ensure everything is running smoothly.

If you need assistance, you can contact library staff via:

  • Telephone
  • Live Chat
  • Email

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