Postal services
Our postal services are available to University of Bristol staff and students who who are:
- Unable to visit a University of Bristol Library location
- Based in the UK
There is no charge for our postal services.
If you based outside of the UK, please email library-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk
Postal loan
Use this service if you need to borrow an item, but you are away from Bristol.
We can send you up to 5 books through the post.
Please check that the books are not available through the library as eBooks.
Postal return
Your data
Our postal returns service is operated with Sorted.com. Sorted.com is not directly affiliated with the University of Bristol, and you will need to register with them on an individual basis to use their services. We strongly encourage you to read through their Privacy Policy prior to registering your email with them, as the University cannot take responsibility for any personal data recorded through their services.
Use this service if you need to return an item, but you are away from Bristol.
- Print a prepaid returns label
- Package your books safely
- Send from a Collect+ drop-off point
Keep your receipt as proof of postage. You will be given tracking details for your parcel.
Packing guidance:
- 10kg maximum weight
- 60cm x 50cm x 50cm maximum size
If you have multiple heavy books to return, consider sending multiple smaller parcels. Each parcel will need its own label created and printed.