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 - Friday 2-7pm (reduced service 4:30 - 7pm). Outside of these hours telephone and email help is available.
Opening hours
Term time opening hours - 18 September to 21 December 2023*
| 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 |
*Please note for Welcome Week (Mon 18 - Fri 22 Sept) only the book room will be open. Refurbishment works are continuing in the Discussion Zone, we expect to reopen this space on Monday 25 September.
Christmas Vacation closure - 22 December 2023 to 2 January 2024
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | Closed |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed |
Term time opening hours 3 January to 9 June 2024
| 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 |
The Physics Library will be closed on the following bank holidays and closure days:
Spring : Friday 29 March (BH), Monday 1 April (BH), Tuesday 2 April (CD)
May: Monday 6 May (BH), Monday 27 May (BH)
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 |
Map
HH Wills Physics Laboratory, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TL
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Facilities
- Silent study
- Staffed
- Printing/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: library-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)117 92 87578 | Internal 87578
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
- recommendating books or ebooks to add to our collection