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Library Opening Hours and Locations

Locations, Opening Hours and Support Update

London Campus Library - Restricted Access

Due to building works in the Import Building, there is no access for students to the library bookshelves. Library staff are temporarily based in the Export Building and are available to assist you:

  • Please make a reservation for any physical books you need - you will receive an email to let you know when they are ready for collection.

  • We aim to have items ready for collection within 24 hours of a request being placed (with the exception of weekends). However, please wait for your email confirmation before travelling.

  • Reserved items can be collected from the Export Building Reception during library opening hours.

  • Here is a helpful guide to finding and logging in to online resources, including e-books, journals and databases.

Library Online Services and Support Hours

Library e-books, online journals and databases are available to use 24 hours all year round.

Support is available from library staff through e-mail, the self-service portal and by telephone on 0141 848 3888 during the hours noted below:

Library Online Staff Support Hours
Term Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Terms 1 and 2 9am - 7pm 9am - 7pm 9am - 7pm 9am - 7pm 9am - 6pm 10am - 4pm Unstaffed
Term 3 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm Closed

Support services are not available on university holidays. See academic term dates for further details. 

Campus Library Support and Study Spaces

Visit one of our campus libraries to speak to a member of staff in person during Staffed Service Hours.

If you would like to work or study in one of our campus libraries use the Library Study Spaces Available times to plan your visit.

Ayr Campus Library

Address: Ayr Campus Library, University Avenue, Ayr, KA8 0SX

Library Location: Across the bridge from the campus main reception area.

Ayr Campus Library Opening Hours - Terms 1 and 2
Service Type Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Staffed Service Hours 9am - 7pm 9am - 7pm 9am -7pm 9am - 7pm 9am - 5pm Closed Closed
Study Spaces Available 9am - 7pm 9am - 7pm 9am - 7pm 9am - 7pm 9am - 5pm Closed Closed

Dumfries Campus Library

Address: Dumfries Campus Library, College Building, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4FD

Library Location: In the Dumfries and Galloway College building to the right of the main reception desk.

Dumfries Campus Library Opening Hours - Terms 1 and 2
Service Type Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Staffed Service Hours 9am - 6pm 9am - 7pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 1pm Closed Closed
Study Spaces Available 9am - 6pm 9am - 9pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 9pm 9am - 5pm Closed Closed

Lanarkshire Campus Library

Address: Lanarkshire Campus Library, Stephenson Place, Hamilton International Technology Park, Technology Avenue, South Lanarkshire, G72 0LH

Library Location: Level 0 (Ground Floor), Building 2, near the main reception desk.

Lanarkshire Campus Library Opening Hours - Terms 1 and 2
Service Type Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Staffed Service Hours 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm Unstaffed Unstaffed
Study Spaces Available 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours

London Campus Library

Address: London Campus Library, Republic Import Building, 2 Clove Crescent, East India, London, E14 2BE

Library Location: Level 7

London Campus Library Opening Hours - Terms 1 and 2
Service Type Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Staffed Service Hours 10am - 4pm 10am - 2.30pm 10am - 3pm Unstaffed Unstaffed Closed Closed
Study Spaces Available 8.30am -
7pm
8.30am -
7pm
8.30am -
7pm
8.30am -
7pm
8.30am -
7pm
Closed Closed

Paisley Campus Library

Address: Robertson Trust Library, Paisley, PA1 2BE

Library Location: Near the Storie Street entrance, upstairs from the Hub and Canteen.

Paisley Campus Library Opening Hours - Terms 1 and 2 (25th August 2025 - 24th May 2026)
Service Type Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Staffed Service Hours 9am - 7pm 9am - 7pm 9am - 7pm 9am - 7pm 9am - 6pm 10am - 4pm Unstaffed
Study Spaces Available 8am - 9pm 8am - 9pm 8am - 9pm 8am - 9pm 8am - 9pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm

Special Collections and Archives

Library Location: Paisley Campus Library, on the left side of Library L Block (Quiet Study area).

Special Collections and Archives Opening Hours 2025
Service Type Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Staffed Service Hours 2pm - 5pm By appointment 1pm - 7pm By appointment Closed By appointment Closed

Please contact Specialcollections@uws.ac.uk to make an appointment to view items from the collection.