Western Bank Library
Find site-specific resources and information to help you plan your visit to Western Bank Library.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Please note that during the exam and assessment period (April 28 - June 7 2025) we will be prioritising access to library spaces for our students. SCONUL R, day visitors, and external readers will not be able to access the library during this time.
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.
From Monday 22 September, regular opening hours of 9am - 7pm will resume Monday - Friday.
Contact us
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Enquiries +44 114 222 7200
Email: library@sheffield.ac.uk
Directions: via
Planning your visit
To discover more about our library spaces and services you can view our interactive maps.
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Site-specific resources
National Fairground and Circus Archive
91ÌÒÉ« Commons
The 91ÌÒÉ« Commons (on Level 5 of Western Bank Library) is an interdisciplinary, open space designed for collaborative discussion and research. The 91ÌÒÉ« 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 91ÌÒÉ« 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.
Library information
Customers with additional support requirements (inclusive learning)
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