Wills Memorial Library
Book a study desk at the Wills Memorial Library
If you wish to study in the Wills Memorial library you will need to book a study desk before your visit. Bookings are released two weeks in advance.
Opening hours
Term time extended opening - 10 May to 11 June 2021
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9.00am - 10.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00am - 10.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am - 10.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am - 10.00pm |
| Friday | 9.00am - 10.00pm |
| Saturday | 10.00am - 6.00pm |
| Sunday | 10.00am - 6.00pm |
Term time opening - 12 June to 20 June
| 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 |
Summer vacation opening - 21 June to 19 September 2021
| 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 |
*On weekdays: The library is open for browsing between 9am-10am (please see ‘Browsing and borrowing’ below for more info) and for study seat bookings from 10am onwards.
Browsing and borrowing
The collection is available to browse and self-issue for the first hour of opening on weekdays only (9am-10am, Monday-Friday). This is known as the ‘browsing hour’.
Outside this hour, items can be reserved via Library Search for collection. These will be picked for you by Library staff and you will be notified when your order is ready for collection.
Loan periods and borrowing limits
| Material | Loan periods and restrictions |
|---|---|
| Earth Sciences serials | All users - one-day loan |
|
New books on display, reference books, theses, some items from special collections, law reports and journals, parliamentary papers, examination papers |
Confined to library |
Map
Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Bristol, BS8 1RJ
Take a look inside:
- Virtual tour of the Wills Memorial Library and other virtual tours
- Floor plan - Wills Memorial Library (PDF, 108kB)
Facilities
- Silent study
- Group study
- Staffed
- Printing/scanning
- Wheelchair access
- Late opening
- Weekend opening
Access information
Detailed access information for the Wills Memorial 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)117 954 5398 | Internal 45398