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Library services: essentials

Library services

For current information on the Library's opening hours please view Library Opening Hours 

Library services: updates

The Library is currently open to Solent students, staff and visitors.  Please bring your campus card with you to borrow items and to access the Library when the turnstiles are up.  The turnstiles are up from 5.00pm on weekdays and during weekends.

Members of the public wishing to use the Library must apply for a Visitor Pass and receive it before their first visit.  Please see the visitors guide for full details about visitor access and to complete the Visitor Pass request form.

Alumni and SCONUL subscribers: please see the Subscribers page for details of how to apply for access or use the relevant link on the left. 

 

Library opening hours

Opening hours

 

Thursday 2nd January 2025 - Thursday 17th April 2025

  • Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 11.00pm
  • Saturday to Sunday: 11.00am - 11.00pm

 

Friday 18th April 2025 - Monday 21st April 2025

  • Good Friday (18th April): 11.00am - 5.00pm
  • Saturday to Sunday (19th-20th April): 11.00am - 11.00pm
  • Easter Monday (21st April): 11.00am - 5.00pm
    • A Visitor Pass will be required by anyone wishing to access the Library (including Bank Holidays) who isn't a student/staff member at Solent University.  You can apply for a Visitor Pass online but please allow at least 3 working days for the request to be processed.

 

Tuesday 22nd April 2025 – Sunday 4th May 2025

  • Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 11.00pm
  • Saturday to Sunday: 11.00am - 11.00pm

 

Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025: 11.00am – 11.00pm

 

Tuesday 6th May 2025 – Sunday 25th May 2025

  • Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 11.00pm
  • Saturday to Sunday: 11.00am - 11.00pm

 

Bank Holiday Monday 26th May 2025: 11.00am – 5.00pm

 

Tuesday 27th May 2025 – Sunday 24th August 2025

  • Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 11.00pm
  • Saturday to Sunday: 11.00am - 11.00pm

 

Bank Holiday opening hours are likely to differ from standard hours - please check for updates.


A Visitor Pass will be required by anyone who isn't a student/staff member at Southampton Solent University who wishes to access the Library.  You can apply for a Visitor Pass online but please allow at least 3 working days for the request to be processed.


Please check regularly for updates to opening hours.