Opening hours for Library services
Find information about opening hours for the NTU libraries, Information Desks, our Library@ Library-Managed Study Spaces, and our 24/7 Study Zones. Our libraries have extended opening hours, but when they are not available 24-hour access to study spaces including PCs and printing, is available in our 24/7 Study Zones.
Library opening hours
If you have any questions, email us at libinfodirect@ntu.ac.uk or phone us on +44 (0)115 848 2175.
Vacation opening hours (9 June - 14 September)
- Monday - Friday, 08.30 am - 7 pm
- Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm
- Sunday, 10 am - 7 pm
Outside of these hours, the Library@Dryden space in Dryden building is open for study, IT access, laptop loans and printing on a 24/7 basis. Kitchen facilities are also available. You need your NTU student ID card to access this space.
Vacation opening hours (9 June - 12 September)
- Mon - Fri, 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
- Sat - Sun, Closed
Outside of these hours, the Library@Dryden space in Dryden building is open for study, IT access, laptop loans and printing on a 24/7 basis. Kitchen facilities are also available. You need your NTU student ID card to access this space.
Vacation opening hours (9 June - 14 September)
- Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, Closed
Outside of these hours, the 24/7 Study Zone within Brackenhurst Library (room 011) is open for study, IT access, and printing on a 24/7 basis. You need your NTU student card ID to access this space, which can be reached via a dedicated entrance when the main library entrance is closed.
Vacation opening hours (9 June - 14 September)
- Monday - Friday, 08:30 am - 5 pm
- Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm
- Sunday, Closed
Outside of these hours, the 24/7 Study Zone in Clifton Library is open for study, IT access, and printing on a 24/7 basis. You need your NTU student card ID to access this space, which can be reached via a dedicated entrance when the main library entrance is closed.
Please note that some services are only available when the Information Desk is open.
Term Three opening hours (26 April - 6 July)
- Monday - Friday, 8 am - 9 pm
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, Closed
Vacation opening hours (7 July - 22 September)
- Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, Closed
24/7 Study Zones
Our libraries have extended opening hours but when they are not available 24-hour access to study spaces can be accessed in our 24/7 Study Zones. You will need your NTU student ID card to access the 24/7 Study Zones.
The Study Z
- Library@Dryden
- Boots Library
Boots Library will also be open 24/7 at key times of the year.
- Clifton Library
- Brackenhurst Library
Library study spaces opening hours
Our study spaces offer access to semi-private areas for working, computers, laptop loans, and printing facilities.
Library-managed study spaces on City Campus
Library@Chaucer
- Monday - Friday, 7.30 am - 8 pm.
- Individual study spaces, group study spaces, PCs and printing.
Library@Newton
- Monday - Friday, 7.30 am - 9 pm
- Individual study spaces, group study spaces, PCs, laptop loans and printing.
Library@Dryden
- 24/7
Library study spaces on Clifton Campus
Library@NewHallBlock
- Monday - Friday, 7 am - 8 pm
From Saturday 25 May - Sunday 15 September (excluding Bank Holidays)
Library-managed study spaces on City Campus
Library@Dryden
Opening 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Library@Newton
Monday to Friday, 7.30 am - 9 pm.
Library@Chaucer
Monday to Friday, 7.30 am - 8 pm (closed 24-26 June)
Library study spaces on Clifton Campus
Library@NewHallBlock
Monday to Friday, 7 am - 9 pm
Information desk opening hours
Please be aware that telephone/email support and visitor access are only available when the information desk is open.
Term-time opening hours:
- Monday – Friday, 8.30 am – 9 pm
- Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday, 11 am – 7 pm
Vacation opening hours:
- Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 7 pm
- Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm
- Sunday, Closed
Term-time opening hours:
- Monday – Thursday, 8.30 am – 9 pm
- Friday, 8 am – 5.30 pm
- Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday, 2 pm – 7 pm
Vacation Opening Hours
- Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Term-time opening hours:
- Monday – Thursday, 8.30 am – 9 pm
- Friday, 8.30 am – 7 pm
- Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday, 2 pm – 7 pm
Vacation time opening hours:
- Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm
- Saturday, 10 am - 2pm
Term-time opening hours:
- Monday – Friday, 8 am – 9 pm
Vacation opening hours:
- Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Healthy study habits
We have extended opening hours to support your studies, but it is also important for you to plan your work ahead and take regular breaks to refuel and rest. Suppose you are finding it difficult to plan achievable targets to complete your work. In that case, our academic skills support workshops and appointments can help, or visit the ASK Hub for interactive online guides. Further information about academic skills support is available on the Library webpages.
Your health, happiness and success are all linked. Student wellbeing is a priority to us at NTU, and it’s important you look after your physical and mental health. Learn more about how to care for your wellbeing, and how to access our specialist support services if you need them.
Sustainability
We are committed to sustainability and many of the lights in our libraries are motion-activated, meaning they may turn off during quieter periods. If the lights near you turn off, please move around to activate them.