Physics Library

Entrance to the physics library. A corridor is painted vibrant multicolours with physics inspired illustrations like atoms. This leads to the old wooden doors of the library. A vintage sign above the doors reads

Opening hours

The Physics Library will close on Friday 19 December at 6:45pm. We will reopen with term-time hours from Monday 5 January 2026.

Day Opening hours
Monday 9.00am - 6.45pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 6.45pm
Wednesday 9.00am - 6.45pm
Thursday 9.00am - 6.45pm
Friday 9.00am - 6.45pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Please note the Library will be closed on the following bank holidays and closure days: Friday 3 April (BH), Monday 5 April (BH), Tuesday 6 April (CD) and Monday 4 May (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 holidays and closure days: Monday 25 May (BH), Monday 31 August (BH) and Tuesday 1 September (CD).

Supported self-service

The Physics Library is a supported self-service Library.
Library staff do checks of the space Monday - Friday 10-10:30am and 3-3:30pm. Outside of these hours telephone, Live Chat, and email help is available.

Loan periods and borrowing limits

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

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