Visitor access
Visitor access restrictions
Access through the Day Reader scheme and SCONUL will be suspended from Monday 15 April to Sunday 26 May 2024 in order to prioritise study spaces for our own students during the Summer revision and assessment period.
We will not be processing applications during this time. If you have any questions, please email lib-access@bristol.ac.uk.
Library regulations
Permission to visit or join the library is granted subject to the conditions set out in the regulations for the use of library services and facilities.
Data protection:
University of Bristol - Data Protection Statement (GDPR) (PDF, 26kB).
The University buildings remain private premises and we reserve the right to deny access where deemed appropriate.
Our physical collections are open to inquisitive researchers, local A-Level students and the wider academic community.
Are you?
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Independent researcher (Day Reader)
Day Reader passes for consulting our printed collections. Open to anyone over the age of sixteen, including independent researchers, visiting academics and more.
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University students and staff (SCONUL Access)
Access to study space and physical resources for students and staff from other universities that participate in the SCONUL Access scheme.
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University of Bristol alumni
Library services and subscriptions for former students.
Accessibility
We can support you during your visit to the University of Bristol. If you have a specific accessibility requirement, please email lib-access@bristol.ac.uk.