Winter vacation opening hours

Our libraries will have reduced services and closure periods during the winter vacation.

As in previous years there will be a pause in responding to enquiries about Library & University Collections (L&UC) services during the University's winter closure period, 24 December - 2 January (University closes 5pm on 23 December). 

While the Main Library will be open most days during this period, it will have reduced opening hours and reduced EdHelp Service Desk hours. All other site libraries will be closed. Please check the library website for full details.

Library Opening Hours

Study Spaces (centrally managed)

While there are reduced opening hours and closures for our library buildings, you still have access to the library e-resources e.g. e-books, e-journals, databases, streaming films, etc. Access through DiscoverEd or your library subject guide.

DiscoverEd

Subject Guides

This table gives more detailed information about closure periods for specific Library services during the winter holidays.

ServiceCloses for holidays (last day)Normal service resumes
Centre for Research Collections (CRC)Reading Room: Fri 12 Dec 
Reception: Fri 19 Dec
Tue 6 Jan
Funk Reading Room at New College LibraryFri 19 DecThu 8 Jan
Interlibrary LoansMon 15 DecMon 5 Jan
Scan & DeliverThu 18 DecMon 5 Jan
St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room and Music MuseumSat 20 DecTue 6 Jan
uCreate MakerspaceFri 19 DecMon 5 Jan
University Collections Facility (UCF) requestsTue 16 DecMon 5 Jan
Library Academic SupportFri 19 DecMon 5 Jan
Library Research SupportTue 23 DecMon 5 Jan