Western Bank Library

Find site-specific resources and information to help you plan your visit to Western Bank Library.

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Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm

Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 6pm


Christmas opening hours:

The library will close at 5pm on Friday 20 December 2024 and re-open at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025. For more information on library services available over the Christmas vacation period, visit our FAQ

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.

View interactive maps here

Book a study space

Find a PC

Learn about access and evacuation


Site-specific resources

Map collections (University login required)

Special Collections

National Fairground and Circus Archive

Sheffield Authors Showcase

Newspapers on microfilm


Library information

Study spaces

Library services for visitors

Customers with additional support requirements (inclusive learning)

Ask a question

Email: library@sheffield.ac.uk

Phone: +44 114 222 7200

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International scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for programmes starting in autumn 2025.