Library and Learning Services
Opening hours
The Library's address and location can be found on the contact us page.
Summer opening hours 2025 Pilot
The Library was closed from midnight to 8.00am between Monday 21 July and Sunday 31 August 2025 and the Library returned to 24/7 opening on Monday 1 September 2025. This pilot will be used to measure potential impacts on our users and to assess benefits to the University's environmental sustainability goals.
Please email any feedback or comments to LLSDirector@leicester.ac.uk.
24 hour study spaces on campus
Study spaces are available in the Global Lounge and the Staff and Postgraduate Common Room in the Charles Wilson Building for University Staff and Students. Access to the Charles Wilson Building is by Staff and Student ID Cards between 6.00pm and 7.00am
If you need help
Please visit the Information Hub in the Library or:
- call 0116 252 2448
- email library@leicester.ac.uk for library enquires
- email studentservices@leicester.ac.uk for all other enquiries
- visit our online help
Please note that access for all external members, such as members of the public, alumni and SCONUL users is between 8.00am and midnight only. Access for college student members differs according to the time of year. Learn more about how and when to access the library as a college student.
Monday - Friday
Library open: 24/7
Information Hub open (Library staffed services): 8.00am - 7.00pm
Saturday - Sunday
Library open: 24/7
Information Hub open (Library staffed services): 9.00am - 5.00pm
Centre for Academic Achievement
Core hours
- Monday to Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Out of hours appointments available upon request.
The Centre for Academic Achievement can also be used as a quiet study space whenever the Library is open.
Special Collections Reading Room
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: 10.00am - 4.45pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Archives and Special Collections are available to view in the reading room or remotely by appointment during our opening hours. Please contact specialcollections@leicester.ac.uk to arrange an appointment.
University Security are present in the library when library staffed services are not available.