Opening Hours
There are three libraries across Queen Mary campuses, each with outstanding resources for undergraduate, postgraduate and research students.
For more detailed information about the opening hours of each library and library-managed study space please see below.
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Opening hours
From 4 January
24/7
Prior booking is required for study spaces on the first and second floor.
Service availability
Staffed hours
An enquiry service is available at the Welcome Desk during the following times:
08:00 - 20:00 Monday to Friday
11:00 - 18:00 Saturday to Sunday
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Opening hours
From 4 April
08:00-03:00 Monday to Sunday
Prior booking is required for individual study spaces on the main floor
Service availability
An enquiry service is available at the Welcome Desk during the following times:
08:00 - 20:00 Monday to Friday
11:00 - 18:00 Saturday to Sunday
Self-service facilities are available throughout all Library opening hours.
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Opening hours
Tuesday 4 January 2022 - Monday 2 May (incl.)
10:00 - 20:00 Monday to Sunday
Tuesday 3 May - Wednesday 1 June (incl.)
10:00-22:00 Monday to Sunday
From Thursday 1 June
10:00-20:00 Monday to Sunday
Prior booking is required for study spaces in the balcony area
Service availability
Enquiry service Monday to Friday 12:00-14:00.
Self-service facilities are available throughout all Library opening hours.
24/7 Basement Reading Room
The study area is closed until further notice.
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Contact West Smithfield Library
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West Smithfield Library access
Route plan - Barbican Tube Station to West Smithfield Library
Opening hours
24/7
Service availability
Canalside is currently monitored by Security.
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Opening hours
From 4 January
08:00-00:00 Monday to Sunday
Prior booking is required.
Service availability
The Hive is monitored by Library Staff between 10:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday
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Opening hours
From 4 January
Mon - Fri 08:00 - 22:00
Sat -Sun 10:00 - 22:00
Prior booking is required for the Reading Room.
For Group Study Room bookings on the 7th floor of the Graduate Centre and for general enquiries, please contact library-environment@qmul.ac.uk
The Graduate Study Space on the 7th floor of the Graduate Centre, Mile End Campus, is made up of four study environments designed for the use of taught and research postgraduate students.
Opening hours
General study space - TB201 & TB202
Mon - Sun 8am - 8pm
Postgraduate student area
Mon - Sun 8am - 10pm
Student ID card is required to access the study spaces on the first and second floors.