Library and Learning Services

Opening hours

The Library's address and location can be found on the contact us page.

Monday - Friday

Library open: 24/7 

Information Hub open (Library staffed services): 8.00am - 7.00pm

University Security are present in the library when library staffed services are not available.

Saturday - Sunday

Library open: 24/7

Information Hub open (Library staffed services): 9.00am - 5.00pm

University Security are present in the library when library staffed services are not available.

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.

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.

Campus wide study spaces

Study spaces for University Students and Staff are available across campus. This includes the Global Lounge and the Staff and Postgraduate Common Room in the Charles Wilson Building. Charles Wilson is open 24/7: access to this 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: 

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