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 - 9pm 

Saturday - Sunday: 10am to 9pm.

Easter opening hours:

Western Bank Library will be closing at 5pm on Thursday 28 March, and will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 2 April. 

The Information Commons will remain open for study. 

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.

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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 Merit Scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.