Opening Hours & access to the Library

For full details of our opening hours over the Winter break, and information on access to the Library, please see our Library Services over the Winter Break web pages. 

Loans

Long loan items will not be due back over the winter break. 

Reservations

If you are unable to collect your reservation, submit a ticket and our staff will contact you after our self service period. New reservations, or requests for items from the Research Reserve (including theses) made during our self service period will not be processed until the 5th January 2026.

Membership and Smartcards

If you have an application for membership or a smartcard query, submit a ticket and staff will contact you after our self service period. 

Library Resources

For help with library resources or your own study, see our Library Services over the Winter Break web pages for tips on Library Search, subject guides and electronic resources. You can search our FAQs or browse our Academic Skills Kit which include revision or editing strategies along with a wealth of other study skills. 

Robinson Library Café

The Robinson Library Café will be closed from 2pm on Wednesday 24th December 2025 until 8am on Monday 5th January 2026. 

IT Services and 24hr clusters

Please see the NUIT web pages.
For information on where to study when the library is closed, see our FAQ.