Note that opening hours may sometimes change at short notice. If travelling to visit a library you are advised to check with the library to confirm details.
Term time:
Mon-Fri 9.00-17.00 (closed 13.00-14.00)
Vacation:
Mon-Fri 9.00-17.00 (closed 13.00-14.00; contact before visiting
Closed:
Staff holidays; Easter, Christmas, and Bank Holidays; stocktaking in Summer Vacation
Note that by necessity these policies are much simplified and provided for initial guidance only. Please check with the library for full details.
OU undergraduate students:
Admissions: all. Borrowing: some
Borrowing books from the undergraduate library is restricted to engineering undergraduates.
OU postgraduate students:
Admissions: all. Borrowing: some
Borrowing restrictions for non members of the Engineering Sciences Dept.
OU academic and research staff:
Admissions: all. Borrowing: some
Borrowing restrictions on certain types of material, also books in high demand within the department
Others:
Admissions: some. Borrowing: some
Non-Departmental members of the University must contact the Librarian in advance of arrival and sign the visitors book when visiting. Proof of identity (current University Card or similar) is required. Loans not normally available.
all. Borrowing: 
some