Physics Library
The Physics Library is a supported self-service library
You have access to the study spaces and collection throughout our opening hours. Library staff are available during term-time Monday - Thursday from 2-7pm, Fridays from 2-6pm. Outside of these hours telephone and email help is available.
For further help you can e-mail lib-physics@bristol.ac.uk or phone the library on 0117 9287960 (Mon - Fri pm). At other times please phone the Queen's Building Library on 0117 3315418.
Opening hours
Term time opening hours - 23 September to 22 December 2019
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8.45am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 8.45am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 8.45am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 8.45am - 7pm |
| Friday | 8.45am - 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Vacation opening times - 23 December 2019
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8.45am - 4.45pm |
Christmas vacation closure - 24 December 2019 to 2 January 2020
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Term time opening - 3 January to 29 March 2020
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8.45am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 8.45am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 8.45am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 8.45am - 7pm |
| Friday | 8.45am - 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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 |
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.
Map
HH Wills Physics Laboratory, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TL
Take a look inside:
- Virtual tour of the Physics Library and other virtual tours
- Floor plan - Physics Library (PDF, 35kB)
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Facilities
- Silent study
- Scanning
- Wheelchair access
Access information
Detailed access information for the Physics 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: lib-physics@bristol.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)117 928 7960 | Internal 87960