Medical Library
Access to Medical Library during Biomedical Sciences Building refurbishment works
The normal access route to the Medical Library is currently unavailable please follow the diversion route from the main entrance. Down the first set of stairs to Level C along the corridor down stairs one floor to the library foyer.
The side entrance via Cantock Steps is also accessible during the daytime for all staff and students (usually only available for evenings and weekend access).
Opening hours
Vacation opening hours - 27 June to 23 September 2018
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8.45am - 4.45pm |
| Tuesday | 8.45am - 4.45pm |
| Wednesday | 8.45am - 4.45pm |
| Thursday | 8.45am - 4.45pm |
| Friday | 8.45am - 4.45pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Term time opening hours - 24 September to 22 December 2018
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8.45am - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 8.45am - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 8.45am - 10pm |
| Thursday | 8.45am - 10pm |
| Friday | 8.45am - 7.00pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 7pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 7pm |
Vacation closure - 23 December 2018 to 2 January 2019
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Reduced services
During periods with reduced services only reading, reference, loan and return facilities are available. When the library is closed a book return box is available.
| Day | Reduced services |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | After 7 pm |
| Friday | After 4.45 pm |
| Saturday | All day |
| Sunday | All day |
Loan periods and borrowing limits
| Material | Loan periods and restrictions |
|---|---|
|
Bound serials |
All users - seven-day or overnight loan |
| Unbound serials | All users - overnight loan |
| Reference books, items from special collections, current issues of journals | Confined to library |
Visitor Access
The University of Bristol library is open to external researchers and visitors who have a genuine need to use materials not available in other libraries. Please go to the Visitor Access webpage for current information.
More about borrowing
Map
Biomedical Sciences Building, University Walk, Bristol, BS8 1TD
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Facilities
- Silent study
- Group study
- Staffed
- Scanning
- Wheelchair access
- Late opening
- Weekend opening
- Vending machine
Access information
Detailed access information for the Medical Library (located in the Biomedical Sciences building) from DisabledGo.
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: lib-med@bristol.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)117 331 1501 | Internal 11501