Western Bank Library
Find site-specific resources and information to help you plan your visit to Western Bank Library.
Please note that Western Bank Library will be closed all day on Wednesday 24 June.
The library will reopen as normal on Thursday 25 June. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Library closing arrangements:
Levels 2 and 3 will close 30 minutes before the building closes.
Summer opening hours
From Monday 15 June - Sunday 20 September, the opening hours for Western Bank Library will be change to the following
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Contact us
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Enquiries +44 114 222 7200
Email: library@sheffield.ac.uk
Directions: via Google maps
Planning your visit
To discover more about our library spaces and services you can view our interactive maps.
Learn about access and evacuation
Site-specific resources
Map collections (University login required)
National Fairground and Circus Archive
Research Commons
The Research Commons (on Level 5 of Western Bank Library) is an interdisciplinary, open space designed for collaborative discussion and research. The Research Commons is designed to facilitate creative working in a neutral space, and can be used for general study or hosting research events.
Please note that the Research Commons will be unavailable for bookings between April 27 - May 31 during the revision, exam, and assessment period.
Find out more about the Research Commons
Library information
Customers with additional support requirements (inclusive learning)
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