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Our physical collections are open to inquisitive researchers, local A-Level students and the wider academic community.

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  • Independent researcher (Day Reader)
    Day Reader passes for consulting our printed collections. Open to anyone over the age of sixteen, including independent researchers, visiting academics and more.
  • University students and staff (SCONUL Access)
    Access to study space and physical resources for students and staff from other universities that participate in the SCONUL Access scheme.
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We can support you during your visit to the University of Bristol. If you have a specific accessibility requirement, please email lib-access@bristol.ac.uk. 

Library regulations

Permission to visit or join the library is granted subject to the conditions set out in the regulations for the use of library services and facilities.

Data protection: 

University of Bristol - Data Protection Statement (GDPR) (PDF, 26kB). 

The University buildings remain private premises and we reserve the right to deny access where deemed appropriate.

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