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The Laidlaw and Edward Boyle Libraries are open with reduced hours for bookable study space for those who cannot work from home. All other library buildings are closed.
Read about our other service changes due to the latest lockdown.
Please use the University’s coronavirus testing facility regularly if you use our study space. Find out how to book an asymptomatic test on the University’s Coronavirus website.
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Library and lockdown – latest update
A summary of changes to our services during the latest lockdown.
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New Librarian for Leeds
Masud Khokhar has been appointed University Librarian and Keeper of the…
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We can deliver books to you
Can’t get onto campus? Get in touch and we can arrange free home delivery…
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Books are just the beginning. Our dedicated staff can help you to find what you need, access primary research material, and develop your study and research skills.
Library services
What you need to know about borrowing, renewing and returning the items you need and how to request items that we don’t have in our libraries.
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Study support
Skills@Library supports taught students to develop academic skills, through online resources, workshops, 1-to-1 appointments, drop-in sessions and teaching in the curriculum.
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Research support
Researcher@Library teams help staff and PhD researchers with open access, research data management, literature searching and increasing citations: online, in person and through workshops and events
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Special Collections
Delve into our outstanding collections of rare books, manuscripts, art and archives and find unique primary research material.
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Edward Boyle Library
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Health Sciences Library
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Laidlaw Library
Open 10:00 to 17:00
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