Chemistry Library

A large fan shaped sculpture full of different coloured mosaic pieces which the sun is shining through. This artwork is called 'Palm Temple', and is outside the Chemistry library.

Chemistry Library staff support

You have access to the study spaces and collection throughout our opening hours. Library staff are available Monday - Friday from 4:30pm-7pm during term-time. Outside of these hours telephone, Live Chat, and email help is available.

Opening hours

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 holiday and closure days: Monday 26 May (BH), Monday 25 August (BH) and Tuesday 26 August (CD).

The Chemistry Library will also be closed for August for essential maintenance (we'll close from Monday 4 Aug and plan to reopen from Monday 1 Sept). 

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
Day Opening hours
Monday 9.00am - 7.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 7.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am - 7.00pm
Thursday 9.00am - 7.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 7.00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Day Opening hours
Saturday 20 Closed
Sunday 21 Closed
Monday 22 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 23 9am - 5pm

The Chemistry Library will be closed from Wednesday 24 December to Sunday 4 January. We will reopen with term-time hours from Monday 5 January 2026.

Loan periods and borrowing limits

All Chemistry Library items are subject to the standard loan periods and borrowing limits with the following exceptions
Material Loan periods and restrictions
New books on display, all journals, reference books, examination papers, theses Confined to the library
Newcomers Collection books All users - three-day loan

More about borrowing

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