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Opening hours of our Libraries

Shrewsbury opening hours

Building opening hours

24/7 graphicThe RHS Library is open 24/7 every day.

24 hour out of hours access is available to most registered members via a swipe card which is issued by the Library - a £5 charge is required for the card. Please ask in the library if you would like to arrange access.

Visiting the Library:

The Library is situated in the Learning Centre (next to the Faculty of Health building) at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Bank Holidays:

Opening hours may vary for Bank Holidays and during the Christmas period. Please check the Shrewsbury and Telford Health Libraries web site for details.

Christmas and New Year 2022:  Vacation opening hours starts from 4pm Friday 23rd December until 8:30am Tuesday 3rd January. If you are a staff member or student at Shrewsbury please ensure you get the out-of-hours card prior to the vacation.

Self Service Opening Hours 

The times when the buildings are open but the Enquiry Desks are not staffed are referred to as Self-Service or Out of Hours opening.

The buildings are supervised by Campus Services staff and access is restricted to:

  • Current Staffordshire University Staff 
  • Current Staffordshire University Students and Alumni
  • NHS users who have a valid Library Card and an Out of Hours Access Pass