National Oceanographic Library opening hours

Opening and loans desk hours are tailored at each site to suit the needs of the local users. The Library remains open throughout the year, however opening hours are often reduced during vacations to reflect the lower demand on services.

* Self-service loans

The loans hours quoted below, refer to the staffed loans service. The National Oceanographic Library also has a self-service loans unit that operates throughout opening hours, enabling you to both issue and return items yourself.

4 April - 5 May 2013 (standard hours)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Opening 09:00-20:30 09:00-20:30 09:00-20:30 09:00-20:30 09:00-20:30 10:00-17:00 10:00-17:00
Loans* 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 Self-service Self-service

Early May Bank Holiday

The National Oceanographic Library will be open on Monday 6 May 2013 from 09:00-17:00 for Self-service loans*

7 May - 7 June 2013 (exam hours)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Opening 09:00-22:00 09:00-22:00 09:00-22:00 09:00-22:00 09:00-22:00 10:00-20:00 10:00-20:00
Loans* 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 Self-service Self-service

Late May Bank Holiday

The National Oceanographic Library will be open on Monday 27 May 2013 from 09:00-17:00 for Self-service loans*

8 - 30 June 2013 (standard hours)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Opening 09:00-20:30 09:00-20:30 09:00-20:30 09:00-20:30 09:00-20:30 10:00-17:00 10:00-17:00
Loans* 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 Self-service Self-service

1 July - 1 September 2013 (vacation hours)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Opening 09:00-17:30 09:00-17:30 09:00-17:30 09:00-17:30 09:00-17:30 Closed Closed
Loans* 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 N/A N/A

August Bank Holiday

The National Oceanographic Library will be closed on Monday 26 August 2013.

2 September - December 2013 (standard hours)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Opening 09:00-20:30 09:00-20:30 09:00-20:30 09:00-20:30 09:00-20:30 10:00-17:00 10:00-17:00
Loans* 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 09:00-17:25 Self-service Self-service