We know the Easter term is a busy period for studying and exams, and you can expect Bill Bryson Library and our other study spaces to be at their busiest. To support you with finding study spaces, we have arranged additional rooms to be available as pop-up library study spaces for you to use across the University campus in the buildings listed below.

Due to essential works, there will be a period of restricted access to some areas of Palace Green Library throughout April and May.

As we head towards the end of Epiphany term, we’ll be updating the opening times at some of our libraries and study spaces for the vacation period.

To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 7 March, we’ve got some exciting events planned here at University Library and Collections!

As part of the Global Week 2024 programme of activities, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Unit and the University Library and Collections (ULC) Department will be running a Human Library, which is designed to build a positive interaction and safe space for conversation between readers and a ‘human book’.

Our book giveaway has returned for LGBT+ History Month!

Our Chat With Us sessions at Bill Bryson Library are back for Epiphany term!

Whether you’re a regular user of the Library or just starting to explore our services, we've put together the following information to help you get the most out of your libraries and collections this term.

We are inviting international students and staff to take part as a “human books” in our Human Library event as part of Durham Global Week.

From Saturday 9 December until Tuesday 2 January 2024, vacation opening times for our libraries and study spaces will apply, with some closures between Christmas and New Year. 24/7 opening at Bill Bryson Library will run until 10pm on Friday 8 December.

Introducing our brand-new Chat With Us sessions at Bill Bryson Library! Join some of our friendly staff for a free hot drink and a biscuit and ask us anything about the Library and our services.

As part of our ongoing support for your studies, we are running regular ‘Ask Us About...’ drop-in sessions at Bill Bryson Library throughout Michaelmas term.