Western Bank Library
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Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Please note that Western Bank Library will be closed on Wednesday 18 June. The Information Commons will be open but unstaffed by library staff.
Summer opening hours:
From Monday 16 June - Friday 19 September, Western Bank Library will be closing at 5pm Monday-Friday. Weekend opening times will remain the same.
From Monday 22 September, regular opening hours of 9am - 7pm will resume Monday - Friday.
Work on passenger lift: 17 June - 17 October
Between 17 June - 17 October 2025, we will be undertaking essential work on the lift at Western Bank Library. As a result, Western Bank Library will have limited access for users with additional access needs. We accept that the situation is not ideal, but the lift is nearing the end of its service life and replacing it has become a priority.
Level 4, including the bookable assistive spaces and group rooms will all be accessible via the Mezzanine Entrance and Wheelchair Lift. Levels 2, 3, 5 and 6 will not be accessible without using the stairs.
During this time, we are committed to ensuring library users can still access all our services - therefore if you need further assistance or would like any further information on access, then please email us on library@sheffield.ac.uk and we will do all we can to help.
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.
Learn about access and evacuation
Site-specific resources
Map collections (University login required)
National Fairground and Circus Archive
Research Commons
The Research Commons (on Level 5 of Western Bank Library) is an interdisciplinary, open space designed for collaborative discussion and research. The Research Commons is designed to facilitate creative working in a neutral space, and can be used for general study or hosting research events.
Please note that the Research Commons will not be bookable from 28 April - 16 June so that we can prioritise the space for study during the exam and assessment period.
Find out more about the Research Commons
Library information
Customers with additional support requirements (inclusive learning)
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