Western Bank Library

Find site-specific resources and information to help you plan your visit to Western Bank Library.

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Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm

Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 6pm


Christmas opening hours:

The library will close at 5pm on Friday 20 December 2024 and re-open at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025. For more information on library services available over the Christmas vacation period, . 

Contact us

University of 91Ö±²¥
Western Bank
91Ö±²¥
S10 2TN

Enquiries +44 114 222 7200
Email: library@sheffield.ac.uk

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Planning your visit

To discover more about our library spaces and services you can view our interactive maps.

Find a PC

Learn about access and evacuation


Site-specific resources

Special Collections

National Fairground and Circus Archive

91Ö±²¥ Authors Showcase

Newspapers on microfilm


Library information

Study spaces

Library services for visitors

Customers with additional support requirements (inclusive learning)

Ask a question

Email: library@sheffield.ac.uk

Phone: +44 114 222 7200

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International scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for programmes starting in autumn 2025.