Opening hours
Please note: The evening and weekend services require a minimum complement of staff. Should we be unable to satisfy this complement, the service will close. We will do our best to publicise notice of closures where possible.
Adelphi library
| Adelphi: | Semester opening hours | Vacation opening hours | ||
| Library open | Enquiry Desk services | Library open | Enquiry Desk services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 19:00 | 09:00 - 18:50 | 08:30 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 19:00 | 09:00 - 18:50 | 08:30 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 19:00 | 09:00 - 18:50 | 08:30 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 19:00 | 09:00 - 18:50 | 08:30 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 | 08:30 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 18:00 | Unavailable | Closed | Closed |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 18:00 | Unavailable | Closed | Closed |
Please note:*
Adelphi and Allerton will be closed on the Jubilee bank holidays but Clifford Whitworth will be open 12.00-18.00 self-service only.
All libraries will be closed on Saturday and Sunday 23rd-24th June due to campus-wide data outage.
Clifford Whitworth will be closed on Sunday 15th July due to a planned power outage.
All libraries will be closed Monday 27th August bank holiday.
Our semester / vacation opening for 2012
| 31 March - 22 April | Easter vacation |
| 23 April - 25 May | Semester hours |
| 26 May onwards | Summer vacation |
* Adelphi library is closed for all bank holidays.
Allerton library
| Allerton: | Semester opening hours | Vacation opening hours* | ||
| Library open | Enquiry Desk services | Library open | Enquiry Desk services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 19:00 | 09:00 - 18:50 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 19:00 | 09:00 - 18:50 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 19:00 | 09:00 - 18:50 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 19:00 | 09:00 - 18:50 | 08:00 - 19:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 18:00 | 12:00 - 18:00 | 12:00 - 18:00 | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 18:00 | Unavailable | Closed | Closed |
Please note:*
Adelphi and Allerton will be closed on the Jubilee bank holidays but Clifford Whitworth will be open 12.00-18.00 self-service only.
All libraries will be closed on Saturday and Sunday 23rd-24th June due to campus-wide data outage.
Clifford Whitworth will be closed on Sunday 15th July due to a planned power outage.
All libraries will be closed Monday 27th August bank holiday.
Our Semester/Vacation opening for 2012
| 23 April - 25 May | Semester hours |
| 26 May onwards | Summer vacation |
* Allerton library is closed for all bank holidays.
Clifford Whitworth library
24/7 Opening at Clifford Whitworth Library
From Monday 12th March until midnight on Friday 25th May - We are open 24/7.
| Clifford Whitworth: | Semester opening hours | Vacation opening hours* | ||
| Library open | Enquiry Desk services | Library open | Enquiry Desk services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 24 hours | 09:00 – 16:50 | 08:00 - 21:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Tuesday | 24 hours | 09:00 – 16:50 | 08:00 - 21:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Wednesday | 24 hours | 09:00 – 16:50 | 08:00 - 21:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Thursday | 24 hours | 09:00 – 16:50 | 08:00 - 21:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Friday | 24 hours | 09:00 – 16:50 | 08:00 - 21:00 | 09:00 - 16:50 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 18:00 | 12:00 - 18:00 | 12:00 - 18:00 | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 18:00 | 12:00 - 18:00 | 12:00 - 18:00 | 12:00 - 18:00 |
Please note:*
Adelphi and Allerton will be closed on the Jubilee bank holidays but Clifford Whitworth will be open 12.00-18.00 self-service only.
All libraries will be closed on Saturday and Sunday 23rd-24th June due to campus-wide data outage.
Clifford Whitworth will be closed on Sunday 15th July due to a planned power outage.
All libraries will be closed Monday 27th August bank holiday.
Our semester / vacation opening for 2012
| 23rd April - 25th May | Semester hours |
| 26th May onwards | Summer vacation |
MediaCityUK library
| MediaCityUK: | Semester opening hours | |
| Library open | Student Support Desk services | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 | 10:00 – 15:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 15:00 | Closed |
24/7 Library at Clifford Whitworth
Clifford Whitworth Library opens 24 hours, 7 days a week during the busiest periods of the academic year to provide additional support for your studies.
Services outside normal staff hours
Outside normal staff hours the library will be self service.
During this period you will have:
- A secure place to study
- Self Service issue and return
- Self Service collection of reservations
As well as access to:
- the book stock, journals and government publications
- the PC suites, including printing/copying services and scanners
- electronic resources
- the Short Loan collection
Refreshments are available from the vending machines in the Learning Cafe.
We will be monitoring usage and speaking to you about your experience of using the service.
Please note that access to the building will only be allowed on production of your University of Salford ID card.
Car parking arrangements between 4pm & 7am
The Cockcroft/Peel car park will be available during 24/7 opening, between 4pm and 7am, to provide safer parking for overnight Clifford Whitworth library users.
You will need to be registered with a full permit and be in possession of a proximity card to activate the Barriers. All current car parking cards will be automatically updated for the new times. There will be no extra charge for the extended hours.
If you do not currently hold a permit you can purchase one at the Car Parking office which is based in Myers Building, opening hours 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, telephone 295 4572. A deposit of £5 is required for a proximity card.
The car park will be available for access via the Cockcroft Road barrier after 4pm and before 7am.
All vehicles must be removed by 7am or owners may face a £60 Parkforce fine.