Library and Learning Services
Opening hours
If you need help, please visit the Information Hub in the Library, call 0116 252 2448, email library@leicester.ac.uk or studentservices@leicester.ac.uk or 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 hours
Information Hub open (Library staffed services): 8.00am - 9.00pm
Saturday - Sunday
Library open: 24 hours
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.
May bank holiday opening
The Library will remain open 24 hours on the bank holidays in May (Monday 5 May 2025 and Monday 26 May 2025).
Library staffed services are not available. Instead University Security will be present throughout this period.
Normal services will resume on the Tuesday directly after the bank holiday.
August bank holiday opening
2025
The Library will remain open 24 hours on the bank holiday in August (Monday 25 August 2025).
Library staffed services are not available. Instead University Security will be present throughout this period.
Normal services will resume on the Tuesday directly after the bank holiday.
University Security are present in the library when library staffed services are not available.