Library service interruptions

Frenchay Campus Library floor closures for essential works

Monday 15 to Thursday 18 December

Level 5 will be closed from 09:00 to 17:00 from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 December. The floor will reopen at 17:00 each evening for study.

A fetch and carry service will be available to access books while Level 5 is closed. Please place a reservation as usual and your book will be available from 14:30 on the shelves on Level 2.

Friday 19 December

Main Library lift is out of order for maintenance on Friday 19 December 2025.

Saturday 20 December to Tuesday 23 December

Levels 3, 4 and 5 will be closed from 06:00 Saturday 20 December until 07:00 Tuesday 23 December.

There will be no access to books over this period.

Library toilets will be closed throughout. Toilets in F Block, near The Works will be available for use.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. 

Level 5 - works to enhance study environment

Level 5 (silent floor) of Frenchay Campus Library is partially closed due to ongoing works to improve study spaces. Works are due to complete in early 2026.

What to expect:

• Noise and disruption between 08:00 and 16:00, Monday to Friday
• Some study areas may be inaccessible during this time
• Law resources (including books in the 340–349 sequence, the Law Search Area, Law Journals, and Law Reports) are temporarily inaccessible
• A limited selection of high-use law material remains available on Level 3, including the Halsbury’s Laws of England collection. Use Library search to check the availability of law titles and alternative formats
• Books and journals for other subjects on Level 5 including architecture, film studies, literature, and history are available as usual.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work to enhance study environments.

Library closure dates

 Please see our opening hours to check any upcoming library closure dates.

Database service interruptions

Please see our database service interruptions page for more details.