University Library opening hours
Face masks are no longer mandatory in the Library. We understand that some students and staff will wish to continue to wear a face covering and we support those personal decisions. Please be respectful of staff and students who continue to wear a mask.
Scan in via the turnstiles with your university card to register your attendance whenever the Library is open. If you do not have your university card, you can obtain a temporary pass.
Please note:
- the Library Coffee Shop operates different opening hours listed on the Catering Services web page. Do not assume the coffee shop is open whenever the Library is.
- When staff are not available, you can still contact us via our online chat services.
- Opening Hours are subject to change at short notice in response to local or national Government restrictions.
Click on the blue bar below to see the Opening Hours for a particular period
Library Building
Reception Desk
IT Help Desk
Monday - Friday
24 hours
08:00 - 18:00
08:00 - 00:00
Saturday
24 hours
11:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 21:00
Sunday
24 hours
11:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 21:00
Please Note: The Reception Desk will be closed on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November
Calendar
Term Time - 24/7 Opening (until 20th)
Christmas Vacation - Reduced Opening (from 21st)
Events and notices for December 2024
"Our Portsmouth" local photography exhibition now showing Nov 1st - Dec 24th
Referencing pop-ups in the Library Atrium Monday - Friday, 2-6 December (1-3 pm daily) Dec 1st - Dec 5th
EBSCO databases undergoing maintenance (Friday 6 December, 9 am - 1.30 pm) Dec 6th 09:00 - 13:30
Planned Library catalogue downtime (13-14 December) Dec 13th - Dec 14th 08:00 - 08:00
Computer network maintenance (14-16 December) Dec 14th - Dec 16th 07:00 - 06:00