Library opening hours
Opening hours are available below for all Newcastle University Libraries.
Philip Robinson Library
Robinson Library Closed today
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
Summer Term - Mon 24 April - Fri 16 June
From Monday 24th April until Friday 16th June, the Philip Robinson Library will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 24/7 | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 24/7 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Bank Holidays (1 & 29 May) | 24/7 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Summer Vacation - Sat 17 June - Sun 24 September
From Saturday 17 June until Sunday 25 June, the Philip Robinson Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm | ||
| Saturday | 10:00am - 5:00pm | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Sunday | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Self service |
From Monday 26 June until Sunday 13 August, the Philip Robinson Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Thursday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm | 9:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00am-5:00pm | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Sunday 16th and 23rd July | 10:00am-5:00pm | Self service |
From Monday 14 August until Friday 1 September, the Philip Robinson Library opening hours will be as follows, with the exception of the August Bank Holiday dates detailed below.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00am - 10:00pm | 10:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| Bank Holidays (26 & 27 August) | 10:00am-10:00pm | Self service | ||
| Bank Holiday (28 August) | 8:30am-10:00pm | Self service |
From Saturday 2 September until Sunday 17 September, the Philip Robinson Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Thursday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm | 9:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00am-5:00pm | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
From Monday 18 September until Sunday 24 September, the Philip Robinson Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm | ||
| Saturday | 10:00am onwards | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Sunday | 24/7 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Walton Library
Walton Library Closed today
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
Summer Term - Mon 24 April - Fri 16 June
From Monday 24th April until Sunday 16th June, the Walton Library opening hours will be as follows.
Monday 24th until Sunday 30th April
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm |
Monday 1st May until Friday 9th June
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - midnight | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - midnight | 10.00am - 5.00 pm | ||
| 1 May Bank Holiday | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm | ||
| 29 May Bank Holiday | 10:00 am - midnight | 10.00am - 5.00 pm |
Saturday 10th June until Friday 16th June
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm |
Summer Vacation - Sat 17 June - Sun 24 September
From Saturday 17 June until Sunday 2 July, the Walton Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm |
From Monday 3 July until Sunday 13 August, the Walton Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Thursday | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Friday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm |
From Monday 14 August until Friday 1 September, the Walton Library opening hours will be as follows, with the exception of the August Bank Holiday dates detailed below.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm | ||
| Bank Holidays (26-28 August) | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm |
From Saturday 2 September until Sunday 24 September, the Walton Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Thursday | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Friday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | 10.00am - 5.00 pm |
Law Library
Law Library Closed today
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
Summer Term - Mon 24 April - Fri 16 June
From Monday 24th April until Sunday 11th June, the Law Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 9:00 am - 9:45 pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | 10.00am - 4:45 pm | ||
| Bank Holidays (1 & 29 May) | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | 10.00am - 4:45 pm |
From Monday 12th June until Friday 16th June, the Law Library opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 4:45 pm |
Summer Vacation - Sat 17 June - Sun 24 September
From Saturday 17 June until Sunday 24 September, the Law Library opening hours will be as follows, with the excpetion of the August Bank Holiday Monday detailed below.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm | 9:00am - 4:45pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed | Closed | ||
| Bank Holidays (28 August) | Closed | Closed |
Marjorie Robinson
Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms Closed today
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
Summer Term - Mon 24 April - Fri 16 June
From Monday 24th April until Friday 16th June, the Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - midnight | 8:30 am - midnight | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 8:30 am - midnight | 8:30 am - midnight | ||
| Bank Holidays (1 & 29 May) | 8:30 am - midnight | 8:30 am - midnight | ||
| Friday 16 June | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm |
Summer Vacation - Sat 17 June - Sun 24 September
From Saturday 17 June until Sunday 24 September, the Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms opening hours will be as follows.
| Opening hours: | Service Desk hours: | |||
| Monday - Thursday | 8:30am - 10:00pm | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm | ||
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm | 8:30am - 5:00pm | ||
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00am - 5:00pm | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
