Art and Archaeology Library
The Art and Archaeology Library supplements the stock at the Main Library and contains copies of recommended reading and core texts. There are also undergraduate and postgraduate theses, dissertations and art history journals. The Library is located on the fourth floor of the Mansfield Cooper Building.
Address
Art and Archaeology Library
Mansfield Cooper Building
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
+44 (0)161 275 3657
Opening hours
The last entry to the Library will be 15 minutes before the officially advertised closure time. This is to ensure that all visitors can vacate the building safely and securely.
Access to the Library is by valid University of Manchester ID card.
- Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 5pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Notes:
- Closed Friday, 19 April to Monday, 22 April 2019
Monday, 28 January to Sunday, 28 April 2019*
- Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 7pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Notes:
- Closed Monday, 6 May to Monday, 27 May 2019
Monday, 29 April to Wednesday, 5 June 2019*
- Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 5pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Thursday, 6 June to Sunday, 9 June 2019
- Monday to Friday: 1.30 to 5pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Notes:
- Closed Monday, 26 August 2019 (public holiday)
Monday, 10 June to Friday, 13 September 2019
Weekend loan service
The Art and Archaeology Library provides a weekend loan service from 9.30am on Friday to 5pm on Monday, after which the books can only be used in the Library.
The fines are at 50p per hour or part of hour. Renewals are not possible.
During the summer vacation, books are available for entire vacation period, but are subject to recall.
Resources
Information can be provided on the use of the image databases subscribed to by the Library, as well as the dedicated Arts, Histories and Cultures section in LUNA.
The DVD collection contains feature films and documentaries. Items from the collection are available for three night loan.
Facilities
The Library has five networked computers, a multi-function device (MFD) for printing and copying, and wireless internet access.
There is also an iPad available for use within the Library.