Opening hours
Discover the opening hours for:
- Clifford Whitworth
- Lady Hale (The Cube)
- Allerton
- MediaCity
- Careers Hub.
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Clifford Whitworth Library
Open 24/7 *(Winter Break hours from 20 December - 5 January)
Winter break - Library service update
From Saturday 20 December – Monday 5 January, Clifford Whitworth will be offering reduced operating hours and service with some closure due to the upcoming winter break.
Clifford Whitworth Library: A basic service will be available due to limited staffing. On certain days, only the ground floor will be operational (listed in the operational hours).
Laptop/book loans: Students borrowing items before the Library closes on Wednesday 24 December will not need to return them until we reopen fully on Monday 5 January.
Winter break operational hours
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 19/12/2025 | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | 20/12/2025 | 8:00 – 18:00 |
| Sunday | 21/12/2025 | 9:00 – 18:00 |
| Monday | 22/12/2025 | 9:00 – 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 23/12/2025 | 9:00 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 24/12/2025 | 9:00 – 14:00 |
| Thursday | 25/12/2025 | Closed |
| Friday | 26/12/2025 | Closed |
| Saturday | 27/12/2025 | 10:00 – 15:00 (Ground floor only) |
| Sunday | 28/12/2025 | 10:00 – 15:00 (Ground floor only) |
| Monday | 29/12/2025 | 10:00 – 15:00 (Ground floor only) |
| Tuesday | 30/12/2025 | 10:00 – 15:00 (Ground floor only) |
| Wednesday | 31/12/2025 | Closed |
| Thursday | 01/01/2026 | Closed |
| Friday | 02/01/2026 | 10:00 – 15:00 (Ground floor only) |
| Saturday | 03/01/2026 | 10:00 – 15:00 (Ground floor only) |
| Sunday | 04/01/2026 | 10:00 – 15:00 (Ground floor only) |
Regular operational hours (24 Hours)
Staffed: 8:00 - 21:00 every day
You will need your student ID card to access the building after 17:00 on weekdays and all day at weekends. Library staff may ask to see your ID at any time.
Clifford Whitworth Building
Salford
M5 4WT
Lady Hale Building - The Cube
Lady Hale/The Cube will close for winter break on Wednesday 24 December and reopen on Monday 5 January with its usual opening times.
Monday to Friday: 9:00 - 17:00
Weekends: Closed
Library staff can ask to see your student ID at any time.
Allerton Learning Space
Allerton Learning Space will close for winter break on Wednesday 24 December and reopen on Monday 5 January with its usual opening times.
Monday: 8:00 - 19:30
Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 - 18:00
Weekends: Closed
Staffed: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00
1st Floor, Allerton Building
Frederick Road, Salford
M6 6PU
Library staff can ask to see your student ID at any time.
MediaCity Library
MediaCity Library will close for winter break on Wednesday 24 December and reopen on Monday 5 January with its usual opening times.
Monday to Saturday: 7:00 - 22:00
Sunday: Closed
Staffed: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00
MediaCity Library
3rd floor
Salford Quays
M50 2HE
The 50 bus is free (Monday - Friday, 5:00 - 22:30) when you show your University of Salford ID card.
The University building is behind Dockyard bar and Prezzo restaurant. Look for the University of Salford sign. The Library is on the third floor landing.
Library staff can ask to see your student ID at any time.
Careers Hub
Students can visit the Careers Hub to:
- Ask about careers and self-employment advice
- Find job vacancies
- Improve job applications
- Develop interview skills.