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.

9 - 29 January 2012 (examination period extended hours)
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
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-issue Self-issue

30 January - 5 February 2012 (examination period extended hours)
Mon 30Tue 31Wed 1Thu 2Fri 3Sat 4Sun 5
Opening 09:00-22:00 09:00-22:00 09:00-22:00 09:00-22:00 09:00-22:00 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-issue Self-issue

6 February 2012 - (standard hours)
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
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-issue Self-issue