You can access the Bill Bryson Library to browse the shelves and borrow any available books you require. You must bring your campus card in order to access the building and borrow any books.
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.
Please follow all our safety measures when you visit - details can be found on our Visiting our Buildings guide.
If you have symptoms of Covid-19 or have received a positive test result, you should self-isolate, book a Covid-19 test and inform the University - you must not visit the Library. Please visit our webpages for full details.
If you have any problems borrowing an item, please take it to the Help and Information Desk.
University Staff, Research Postgraduates: 40
Taught Postgraduates: 30
Undergraduates: 20
International Study Centre borrowers, Associate & Subscription borrowers: 7
Loan type |
Library user |
Loan period |
One week loan |
All |
7 days |
Standard loan |
Undergraduates, International Study Centre borrowers, Associate and Subscription borrowers |
21 days |
Taught Postgraduates |
91 days |
|
University Staff, Research Postgraduates |
182 days |
See our separate page for details of overdue charges.
All university staff and students can use Discover or the library catalogue to search and view our electronic resources, including ebooks, ejournals, databases and etheses.
You can ask to see items outside of our collections, suggest new items or additional copies, or request access to our print resources if you are not currently living in Durham by visiting our Resource Request webpage.