Browse the tabs above for information about our different Libraries, opening times, and contact details.
University members and visitors are strongly recommended to wear face coverings in University buildings, including the Library, and when in crowded and enclosed spaces, especially where you come into contact with people you do not usually meet. Details of all our safety measures can be found on our Visiting our Buildings guide.
If you have symptoms of Covid-19 or have received a positive test result, you are advised to stay at home - please do not visit the Library. Please visit the University webpages for full details.
The Bill Bryson Library is our main University Library, and you will find a fantastic range of resources to support your studies.
Leazes Road Study Space provides additional study facilities that are conveniently located for those living in the Gilesgate area.
5 The College is located within the cathedral close and is home to the Durham Cathedral Archive and other collections.
Our Archives and Special Collections can be found in the Barker Research Library, located within Palace Green Library.
The Business School Library is a self-service library and study space in the Business School building on Mill Hill Lane.
Many colleges at Durham University have their own libraries. Explore them here.
The International Study Centre Library in Stockton is primarily for our students enrolled with Study Group.
The Teaching and Learning Centre provides additional study spaces for individual and household group booking.
Learn more about our partner libraries Ushaw College Library and Durham Cathedral Library and how to access the collections.
