Opening hours are available below for all Newcastle University Libraries.
The Philip Robinson Library will be open throughout the vacation with the exception of Monday 25 December 2017 and Monday 1 January 2018. However, please be aware that some days will be self-service where access to the building is by Newcastle University Smartcard only. Access to the Library during Service Desk opening hours is available on production of your valid campus ID card or library card and SCONUL approval email.
The IT Service clusters close 15 minutes before the Library closes.
Counter services (eg issues, returns, inter-library loans)are available during the times shown below. Holds can be collected any time from the Student Text area on Level 2.
When the library is closed Philip Robinson Library books may be returned to the bookbin at the Library entrance. They will be checked in on the next working day.
More information on the Philip Robinson Library
The Philip Robinson Library will open at 8:30 am on Monday 16th of April and remain open 24/7 until 10:00 pm on Friday 15th of June (with the Service Desk open until 8:00 pm). This is with the exception of the May bank holidays (Monday the 7th and 28th of May).
During 24/7 opening, the Service Desk will be open as follows
Monday – Friday | 08:30am – 08:00pm |
Saturday – Sunday | 10:00am – 05:00pm |
Monday the 7th and 28th of May.
Service Desk opening hours | 10:00am – 05:00pm |
Friday 15th June
Library opening hours | 24 hrs – 10:00pm |
Service Desk opening hours | 08:30am – 08:00pm |
The Walton Library will be closed on the weekend of the 7th and 8th of April for essential maintenance to be carried out. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
During Termtime and Easter Vacation when we are open 8.30am - 9am Self Service only, access is by Smartcard ONLY. Outside these times access for registered Library members is by Smartcard only OR pay a non-refundable £3 fee for a one day pass. Visitors should report to the desk.
Main Counter services (e.g. issues, returns, inter-library loans, collection
of holds) are available during the times shown above.
Clusters, NHS and External PCs will close 15 minutes before closing time to allow library staff to clear and lock the Library before the Medical School entrance is locked.
More information on the Walton Library
From Monday 16th of April until Monday 11th of June, the Walton Library opening hours will be as follows (excluding the May Bank Holidays).
Library Opening Hours. | Service Desk Opening Hours. | |
Monday - Friday | 08:30am – Midnight | 09:00am – 08:00pm |
Saturday - Sunday | 10:00am – Midnight | 10:00am – 05:00pm |
Monday the 7th and 28th of May.
Library Opening Hours. | Service Desk Opening Hours. |
10:00am – Midnight | 10:00am – 05:00pm |
Monday 11th of June until Friday 15th of June.
Library Opening Hours. | Service Desk Opening Hours. |
08:30am - 10:00pm | 09:00am - 08:00pm |
The Law Library is Smartcard entry only:
Monday-Friday: 8.30-9am and 6pm until closing
Saturday and Sunday: all day
If you wish to visit the Law Library and do not hold a Newcastle University smartcard then please contact libraryhelp@ncl.ac.uk or visit http://libhelp.ncl.ac.uk/ for assistance.
Issue Desk services (e.g. issues, returns, collection of holds) are available during the times shown below. Self Service is available throughout opening hours.
When the Library is closed, books may be returned to the bookbin located in the Law School’s lower ground floor foyer.
When the Law School is closed, Law Library books may be returned to the Philip Robinson Library's external bookbin. Books returned to this bookbin will be returned to the Law Library on the following weekday.
The photocopiers and Eldon & Grey clusters close 15 minutes before the Library closes. Please remember to switch off the monitor of your PC once you have completed your work.
More information on the Law Library
From Monday 16th of April until Monday 11th of June, the Law Library opening hours will be as follows (excluding the May Bank Holidays).
Library Opening Hours. | Service Desk Opening Hours. | |
Monday - Friday | 08:30am – 10:00pm | 09:00am – 09:45pm |
Saturday - Sunday | 10:00am – 05:00pm | 10:00am – 04:45pm |
Monday the 7th and 28th of May.
Library Opening Hours. | Service Desk Opening Hours. |
10:00am – 05:00pm | 10:00am – 04:45pm |
Monday the 11th of June until Friday 15th June
Library Opening Hours. | Service Desk Opening Hours. |
08:30am – 05:00pm | 09:00am – 04:45pm |
Access to the Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms is by smartcard only. Library staff are available at the ground floor Reception Desk and at the Help Point on the first floor. IT staff are also available at the Help Point between 9am and 5pm. Books can be returned using the external book bin to the left of the entrance.
More information on the Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms
From Monday 16th of April until Friday 15th of June, the Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms opening hours will be as follows.
Library Opening Hours. | Service Desk Opening Hours. |
08:30am – Midnight | 08:30am – Midnight |
Friday 15th June.
Library Opening Hours. | Service Desk Opening Hours. |
08:30am – 10:00pm | 08:30am – 10:00pm |