Joule Library
The Joule Library holds major collections in science, engineering and technology.
The entrance to Joule Library can be found on E floor of the Sackville Street Building (formerly the Main Building at UMIST).
Enter the building from Granby Row where you can take the lift or stairs to the library.
Address
General enquiries and issue desk: +44 (0)161 306 4923 (internal ext: 64923)
Fax: +44 (0)161 306 4941
Help and support
Visit Library Help for further assistance:
Opening hours
The last entry to the library will be 15 minutes before the officially advertised closure time. This is to ensure that all customers can vacate the building safely and securely.
Access to the library is by valid University of Manchester ID card.
- Monday to Thursday: 9am to 8pm
- Friday: 9am to 5pm
- Saturday : 9am to 6pm
- Sunday: 1pm to 6pm
Notes:
- Closed - Friday, 10 April to Monday, 13 April 2020
Saturday, 25 January to Sunday, 19 April 2020
- Monday to Friday: 9am to midnight
- Saturday: 9am to midnight
- Sunday: 1pm to midnight
Notes:
- Monday, 4 May and Monday, 25 May 2020 - Open from 9am to 12am
- Please note the library will be staffed by a security team on these dates, so access will be with a valid University of Manchester Library ID card only.
Monday, 20 April to Wednesday, 3 June 2020
- Thursday: 9am to 8pm
- Friday: 9am to 5pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Thursday, 4 June 2020 to Sunday, 7 June 2020
Flexible study space
The Joule Library has 248 individual study spaces, many having charging sockets, and another 45 spaces in fantastic retro 'soft seating areas'. There is also a state-of-the-art group study room.
- E Floor: 162 total
- F Floor: 86 total
Other facilities
There are three self-service photocopiers, two black and white copiers and one colour copier. There is also a microfiche/microfilm reader/printer. These machines are all located on the Main Level (E Floor).
Joule Library provides access to 55 networked PCs with CD rewriters and networked printing facilities.