Winter break

Our handy guide to preparing for the winter break

Contact us if you're not sure where to get started.

Visiting libraries

• Check the opening times for your library. All libraries will be closed from 24 - 27 December and 31 December - 3 January. 
• The following libraries will be open on selected dates between 28 - 30 December - Djanogly LRC, George Green, Greenfield Medical and James Cameron-Gifford
• Print any documents you need for the winter break before you leave or we close.
• If you want to visit a library at another university during the break, you can check whether they are participating in the SCONUL Access scheme. Please submit your application as soon as possible.

Your library loans

• Borrow any books you will need during the break from our libraries and collect any requests before you leave or we close.
• Return books you no longer need to the book boxes or self-service machines at any of our libraries. This will help us to make these available to others.
• If you have requested books that aren’t yet available, please cancel the request on NUsearch. Any books on loan can be requested by others and books will be due back within seven working days.
• Check NUsearch for details of your loans, requests and fines.
• Looking for a good read for the festive period? Browse our leisure reading collection

Online resources

• We can provide scans of print items in our collections (within copyright limits). Place your request as soon as possible before the break.
• Check you are able to access any eresources you need and report any issues
• Download the Library Access browser extension for easy access to eresources off campus