UCL home page

UCL LIBRARY SERVICES


Spacer

UCL Library Services

Explore

Magnifying glass image
Explore the Library’s books, journals and online resources

 

 
Opening hours
Dates Details
Saturday 23rd March 09:30-16:30
Sunday 24th March CLOSED
Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th March 09:00-20:00
Thursday 28th March - Tuesday 2nd April CLOSED
Wednesday 3rd April 09:00-20:00
Thursday 4th April 10:00-20:00
Friday 5th April 09:00-20:00
Saturday 6th April 09:30-16:30
Sunday 7th April CLOSED
Monday 09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:30 - 16:30
Sunday Closed
Monday 09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:30 - 16:30
Sunday Closed

Please note:
The UCL Bartlett Library opens at 10:00 on the first Thursday of each month.

Bank Holiday arrangements
  • Monday 06 May: Open 09:30-16:30
Dates Details
Saturday 23rd March 11:00-21:00 (Issue Desk 11:00-17:45)
Sunday 24th March 11:00-21:00 (Issue Desk closed)
Monday 25th - Tuesday 26th March 09:00-21:00 (Issue Desk 09:00-20:45)
Wednesday 27th March - Wednesday 3rd April CLOSED
Thursday 4th - Friday 5th April 09:00-21:00 (Issue Desk 09:00-20:45)
Saturday 6th April 11:00-21:00 (Issue Desk 11:00-17:45)
Sunday 7th April 11:00-21:00 (Issue Desk closed)
  Issue Desk Reading Rooms
Monday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 21:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 21:00
Saturday 11:00 - 17:45 11:00 - 21:00
Sunday Closed 11:00 - 21:00
  Issue Desk Reading Rooms
Monday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 23:59
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 23:59
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 23:59
Thursday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 23:59
Friday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 23:59
Saturday 11:00 - 17:45 11:00 - 21:00
Sunday Closed 11:00 - 21:00
  Issue Desk Reading Rooms
Monday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 21:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:45 09:00 - 21:00
Saturday 11:00 - 17:45 11:00 - 21:00
Sunday Closed 11:00 - 21:00

Please note:
Issue Desk services open at 10:00 on the first Wednesday of each month.

Bank Holiday arrangements
  • Monday 06 May: Reading Rooms open 11:00-18:00, Issue Desk: 11:00-17:45
Dates Details
Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th March CLOSED
Monday 25th - Tuesday 26th March 09:00-19:00
Wednesday 27th March 09:00-17:30
Thursday 28th March - Tuesday 2nd April CLOSED
Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th April 09:00-17:30
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th April CLOSED
Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Please note:
The RNID Library is open to the public for reference access. There is no need to make an appointment, although anyone travelling from a distance is advised to check with us first that the library will be open as advertised.

Dates Details
Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th March CLOSED
Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th March 09:00-19:00
Thursday 28th March - Tuesday 2nd April CLOSED
Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th April 09:00-19:00
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th April CLOSED
Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Please note:
On the first Thursday of each month, the library will be open at 12:00, until further notice.

Dates Details
Saturday 23rd March 11:00-18:00
Sunday 24th March CLOSED
Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th March 09:30-21:00
Thursday 28th March - Tuesday 2nd April CLOSED
Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th April 09:30-21:00
Saturday 6th April 11:00-18:00
Sunday 7th April CLOSED
Monday 8th - Friday 12th April 09:30-21:00
Saturday 13th April 11:00-18:00
Sunday 14th April CLOSED
Monday 15th - Friday 19th April 09:30-21:00
Saturday 20th April 11:00-18:00
Sunday 21st April CLOSED
Monday 09:30 - 21:00
Tuesday 09:30 - 21:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 21:00
Thursday 09:30 - 21:00
Friday 09:30 - 21:00
Saturday 11:00 - 18:00
Sunday Closed
Please note:
  • Issue Desk services open at 10:00 on the last Friday of each month.
  • The 5th floor Institute of Archaeology cluster will close 15 minutes before the library closes.
Bank Holiday arrangements
  • Monday 06 May: Open 11:00-18:00
Dates Details
Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th March CLOSED
Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th March 09:00-18:00
Thursday 28th March - Tuesday 2nd April CLOSED
Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th April 09:00-18:00
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th April CLOSED
Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Please note:
The ICH Library is closed during College closure periods and on Bank Holidays. Staff and postgraduate students who are members of the library and who work at ICH or GOSH can obtain access to the library at any time during the normal ICH opening hours, which are currently Monday to Sunday from 08:00 to 22:45.

UCL Institute of Neurology, Queen Square LibraryMore information on UCL Institute of Neurology, Queen Square Library
Dates Details
Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th March CLOSED
Monday 25th March 09:00-17:00
Tuesday 26th - Wednesday 27th March 09:00-19:00
Thursday 28th March 09:00-17:00
Friday 29th March - Monday 1st April CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd - Friday 5th April 09:00-19:00
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th April CLOSED
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

*Please note:
Entry to our building is restricted after 18:00. Please ensure that you arrive by 18:00.

Bank Holiday arrangements
  • Monday 06 May: Closed
  • Monday 27 May: Closed
Joint Library of Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital & Institute of OphthalmologyMore information on Joint Library of Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital & Institute of Ophthalmology
Dates Details
Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th March 09:00-13:00 Reference only for existing library members
Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th March Issue Desk 09:00-17:00, Reference only for existing library members 08:00-09:00 and 17:00-21:00
Thursday 28th March - Tuesday 2nd April 09:00-13:00 Reference only for existing library members
Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th April Issue Desk 09:00-17:00, Reference only for existing library members 08:00-09:00 and 17:00-21:00
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th April 09:00-13:00 Reference only for existing library members
  Issue Desk Reading Rooms
Monday 09:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 21:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 21:00
Saturday Closed 09:00 - 13:00
Reference only for existing library members
Sunday Closed 09:00 - 13:00
Reference only for existing library members
  Issue Desk Reading Rooms
Monday 09:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 21:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 21:00
Saturday Closed 09:00 - 13:00
Reference only for existing library members
Sunday Closed 09:00 - 13:00
Reference only for existing library members

Please note:
If you wish to join the Library you must make your first visit during Issue Desk opening hours.

Existing library members can access the Library outside of Issue Desk opening hours for reference only. A valid UCL ID card / Moorfields Eye Hospital ID card / UCL Library card must be produced at reception.

Public holidays: Opening arrangements are the same as weekends.

Dates Details
Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th March CLOSED
Monday 25th March 08:30-20:00
Tuesday 26th March 08:30-17:00
Wednesday 27th March 08:30-20:00
Thursday 28th March 10:00-16:00
Friday 29th March - Monday 1st April CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd April 10:00-16:00
Wednesday 3rd - Thursday 4th April 08:30-20:00
Friday 5th April 08:30-17:00
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th April CLOSED
Monday 08:30 - 20:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 20:00
Thursday 08:30 - 20:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 08:30 - 20:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 20:00
Thursday 08:30 - 20:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Dates Details
Saturday 23rd March 11:00-18:00
Sunday 24th March CLOSED
Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th March 09:15-20:00
Thursday 28th March - Tuesday 2nd April CLOSED
Wednesday 3rd - Thursday 4th April 09:15-20:00
Friday 5th April 10:00-20:00
Saturday 6th April 11:00-18:00
Sunday 7th April CLOSED
Monday 09:15 - 20:00
Tuesday 09:15 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:15 - 20:00
Thursday 09:15 - 20:00
Friday 10:00 - 20:00
Saturday 11:00 - 18:00
Sunday Closed
Monday 09:15 - 20:00
Tuesday 09:15 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:15 - 20:00
Thursday 09:15 - 20:00
Friday 10:00 - 20:00
Saturday 11:00 - 18:00
Sunday Closed

Please note:
Opening hours may vary, especially during vacations when lunchtime closures are sometimes necessary. It is a good idea to contact the library before visiting : telephone 020 7679 4207 (internal ext. 24207), or email lib-lass@ucl.ac.uk.

Renewals: You can renew your loans online via eUCLid (you will need your Library PIN for this), or leave a message on the Renewals voicemail: 020 7679 4208, internal ext. 24208.
Returns: When the library is closed, books can be returned via the Bookdrop on the ground floor, next to the student pigeonholes.

Bank Holiday arrangements
  • Monday 06 May: Open 11:00-18:00
Dates Details
Monday 25th March 08:45-23:59 (Issue Desk 09:30-20:45)
Tuesday 26th March 00:00-23:59 (Issue Desk 09:30-20:45)
Wednesday 27th March 00:00-22:30 (Issue Desk 09:30-20:45)
Thursday 28th March 11:00-21:00 (Issue Desk 11:00-17:45)
Friday 29th March - Monday 1st April LIBRARY CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd April 11:00-21:00 (Issue Desk 11:00-17:45)
Wednesday 3rd April Reopen 08:45, returning to 24hour opening
  Issue Desk Reading Rooms
Monday 09:30 - 20:45 Open from 08:45
Tuesday 09:30 - 20:45 24 hour opening
Wednesday 09:30 - 20:45 24 hour opening
Thursday 09:30 - 20:45 24 hour opening
Friday 10:00 - 20:45 24 hour opening
Saturday 11:00 - 17:45 Close at 21:00
Sunday Closed 11:00 - 21:00
(holders of UCL Library Cards only)

Please note:
During weekends and evening periods we are open principally to offer a books loans service and to handle related queries. Enquiries of a more complex nature or regarding other services may need to be referred to staff who work office hours: see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/help.shtml for details.

In addition, the Library does not manage general computing, which is instead the responsibility of the Information Systems Division. Their Service Desk's opening hours, plus further information, may be found at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/isd/common/servicedesk

Bank holiday arrangements during 24 hour opening
  • Monday 06 May: Reading Rooms open 08:45-22:30, Issue Desk open 09:30-20:45.
Royal Free Medical Library, UCL Library ServicesMore information on Royal Free Medical Library, UCL Library Services
Dates Details
Saturday 23rd March 09:00-17:00
Sunday 24th March CLOSED
Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th March 09:00-22:00
Thursday 28th March 09:00-18:00
Friday 29th March - Monday 1st April CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd April 09:00-18:00
Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th April 09:00-22:00
Saturday 6th April 09:00-17:00
Sunday 7th April CLOSED
  Ground floor (entrance area) Upper floor (TESA & quiet study)
Monday 09:00 - 22:00 09:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 22:00 09:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 22:00 09:00 - 22:00
Thursday 09:00 - 22:00 09:00 - 22:00
Friday 09:00 - 22:00 09:00 - 22:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed Closed
  Ground floor (entrance area) Upper floor (TESA & quiet study)
Monday 09:00 - 22:00 09:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 22:00 09:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 22:00 09:00 - 22:00
Thursday 09:00 - 22:00 09:00 - 22:00
Friday 09:00 - 22:00 09:00 - 22:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed Closed
Dates Details
Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th March CLOSED
Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th March 09:00-17:00
Thursday 28th March - Tuesday 2nd April CLOSED
Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th April 09:00-17:00
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th April CLOSED
Monday 8th - Friday 12th April 09:00-17:00
Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th April CLOSED
Monday 15th - Friday 19th April 09:00-17:00
Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st April CLOSED
Monday 08:45 - 22:00
Tuesday 08:45 - 22:00
Wednesday 08:45 - 22:00
Thursday 08:45 - 22:00
Friday 08:45 - 22:00
Saturday 08:45 - 17:00
Sunday Closed
UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies LibraryMore information on UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies Library
Dates Details
Saturday 23rd March 10:00-17:00
Sunday 24th March CLOSED
Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th March 09:00-21:00
Thursday 28th March - Tuesday 2nd April CLOSED
Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th April 09:00-21:00
Saturday 6th April 10:00-17:00
Sunday 7th April CLOSED
Monday 09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 21:00
Friday 09:00 - 21:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed
Monday 09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 21:00
Friday 09:00 - 21:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed
Monday 10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00
Thursday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed
Bank Holiday arrangements
  • Monday 06 May: Open 10:00-17:00
  • Monday 27 May: Closed
Dates Details
Monday 25th March 08:45-23:59 (Issue Desk 09:30-20:45)
Tuesday 26th March 00:00-23:59 (Issue Desk 09:30-20:45)
Wednesday 27th March 00:00-22:30 (Issue Desk 09:30-20:45, self-service until 22:15)
Thursday 28th March 11:00-21:00 (Issue Desk 11:00-17:45, self-service until 20:45)
Friday 29th March - Monday 1st April LIBRARY CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd April 11:00-21:00 (Issue Desk 11:00-17:45, self-service until 20:45)
Wednesday 3rd April Reopen 08:45, returning to 24hour opening
  Assistance Desk Self Service Reading Rooms
Monday 09:30 - 20:45 Open from 09:00 Open from 08:45
Tuesday 09:30 - 20:45 24 hour opening 24 hour opening
Wednesday 09:30 - 20:45 24 hour opening 24 hour opening
Thursday 09:30 - 20:45 24 hour opening 24 hour opening
Friday 10:00 - 20:45 24 hour opening 24 hour opening
Saturday 11:00 - 17:45 Close at 20:45 Close at 21:00
Sunday Closed 11:00 - 20:45 11:00 - 21:00
(holders of UCL Library Cards only)

Please note:
During weekends and evening periods we are open principally to offer a books loans service and to handle related queries. Enquiries of a more complex nature or regarding other services may need to be referred to staff who work office hours: see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/help.shtml for details.

In addition, the Library does not manage general computing, which is instead the responsibility of the Information Systems Division. Their Service Desk's opening hours, plus further information, may be found at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/isd/common/servicedesk

Bank holiday arrangements during 24 hour opening
  • Monday 06 May: Reading Rooms open 08:45-22:30, Assistance Desk open 09:30-16:45.
Dates Details
Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th March CLOSED
Monday 25th March Enquiries 09:30-17:00, Reading Rooms CLOSED
Tuesday 26th - Wednesday 27th March Enquiries 09:30-17:00, Reading Rooms 09:30-17:00
Thursday 28th March - Tuesday 2nd April CLOSED
Wednesday 3rd April Enquiries 09:30-17:00, Reading Rooms 09:30-17:00
Thursday 4th April Enquiries 09:30-17:00, Reading Rooms 09:30-19:00
Friday 5th April Enquiries 09:30-16:45, Reading Rooms 09:30-16:45
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th April CLOSED
  Enquiry Service Reading Rooms
Monday 09:30 - 17:00 Closed
Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00 09:30 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00 09:30 - 17:00
Thursday 09:30 - 17:00 09:30 - 19:00
Friday 09:30 - 16:45 09:30 - 16:45
Saturday Closed Closed
Sunday Closed Closed
  Enquiry Service Reading Rooms
Monday 09:30 - 17:00 Closed
Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00 09:30 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00 09:30 - 17:00
Thursday 09:30 - 17:00 09:30 - 19:00
Friday 09:30 - 16:45 09:30 - 16:45
Saturday Closed Closed
Sunday Closed Closed

Please note:
It is essential to book in advance to make sure of a reading room place and check that the items requested are available.


Last modified 08 April 2013

 
University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT Tel: +44 (0) 20 7679 2000

© UCL 1999-