Hallward Library
Welcome to Hallward Library on University Park - supporting the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Sciences.
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Description Libraries will be in vacation opening hours for the Easter break from Friday 28 March - Monday 28 April. Please check the individual library pages for opening times before your visit. Date: 20 March 2025
Description From 31 January 2025, the BooksDirect service will no longer be available. Alternative services to help colleagues access materials in a convenient manner are available. Date: 13 January 2025
Contact the Library Helpline via phone, email or Live Chat. Library status
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Term time opening hours (until 28 March)
Day Library and help desk
Monday - Friday
8am - 9.45pm
Saturday 9am - 9.45pm
Sunday 9.30am - 9.45pm
Vacation opening hours (29 March - 28 April)
Vacation opening hours (from 29 March)
Day Library and help desk
Monday - Friday
8.30am - 8.45pm
Closed: Friday 18 - Monday 21 April (Easter Weekend)
Saturday 9am - 8.45pm
Sunday 9.30am - 8.45pm
Vis iting the library
Hallward Library
Library essentials
You will need your University Card to borrow books and use printing services.
Hot food should be eaten in the cafe area of the library only.
Please don't leave your belongings unattended, keep them with you at all times.
Smoking and vaping is prohibited in all university buildings, including libraries.
University policy prohibits bicycles and scooters being brought into all buildings, including libraries.
We ask all users to follow the Code of Practice for use of library facilities and services (PDF)
Take a look inside
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Facilities and study space
Facilities
Book returns box - outside the entrance available 24/7Click and Collect Headphones - available to borrow for up to three hours. Please ask Library staff.Help desk - staff are available to help with any queriesKitchenette and microwaves Laptop loans login to laptops before taking them off-campus NUsearch PC - search the library cataloguePrint, copy and scan Self-service machines - borrow and return books, pay fines using a credit/debit cardShort stay PC - available for use for up to 15 minutes at a timeStudy space Water fountains Screening Room - Bookable through Resource Booker Wellbeing notice board - useful information about university support services
See Access information for details of lifts, accessible toilets and more.
The nearest Prayer rooms can be found in the Portland Building. Visit the Chaplaincy website for more information.
Cafes
Nearby cafes:
Hallward Library Cafe
Portland Building
Starbucks pop-up (Monica Partridge building)
Drinks and cold food can be brought into our libraries. Hot food is not allowed in our libraries.
Cafe locations and opening times
Study space
Drop-in study spaces are available throughout the library.
You can also book spaces up to seven days in advance with Click and Study :
Study space - individual space with or without PC accessSilent study space - individual space in a silent areaStudy room (for 1 person) - with PC accessCalm space - height adjustable desks suitable for students who prefer a less distracting study environmentGroup study room (for 4 or 14 people) - large screen, PC and powerHeight adjustable desks
All study spaces are drop-in online after 9pm.
Enhanced Library Support spaces
Students eligible for Enhanced Library Support can book dedicated study spaces in Hallward Library:
Enhanced Library Support rooms
Assistive Technology rooms
Booking Enhanced Library Support spaces
Hallward Library is home to subject resources for the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences.
Not sure where to start? Take a look at our subject guides to discover the key resources for your subject area including books, journals, databases and more.
How to find books and periodicals
Our libraries use the Library of Congress classification system .
You can find the classmark for your item on the library discover tool, NUsearch .
Discover our collections
Find information about visiting the library on AccessAble
Facilities
Door access via level front door
The library has four floors, a lift is available
Accessible unisex WC's
Low level service point
Parking for blue badge holders is available in front of the library
Deaf Alerter system installed
Hearing Loop situated at reception desk, exit desk and enquiries desk
Access plans
Access plans showing emergency exits and refuges:
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Contact Library staff
Library staff (wearing blue lanyards) will be happy to answer any questions about our libraries.
Email Hallward Library at enquiries-hall@nottingham.ac.uk
For general library queries, please contact the Library Helpline by email, phone or live chat.
Too noisy?
If you are finding it difficult to study because of noise disruption, please let Library staff know.
You can also contact the library on WhatsApp at 07766 993543.
Health and wellbeing
A Healthy U wellbeing notice board is available in the library. This includes information about support services at the university.
Report and support Guide to wellbeing support at the university (PDF)
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