Visitors
Plan your visit
We welcome external visitors to our Library as a place to learn and discover.
Members of the public, Alumni, visiting staff and students at other Universities can all apply to use the Library.
Libraries and opening hours
Members will predominantly use Western Bank Library and Health Sciences Library. In addition, Alumni can also continue to access the Information Commons.
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Accessing the Library
We provide services for anyone who may need extra help or support, such as those with a disability, a learning difference, or other requirements.
Library users who need support are very welcome to visit an Information Point in the Library or email lib-inclusivelearning@sheffield.ac.uk or phone +44 114 222 7204, so that we can discuss your individual needs.
- Visitors to Western Bank Library and Health Sciences Library, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, may obtain a day pass to enter library spaces, as long as you are 19 years old or over. You must bring a physical form of photo ID. We are not able to accept copies or scans of your ID.
- You will be sharing our spaces with University staff and students and you will notice that at certain times of the year library sites get very busy. Please be considerate of other library users. Library staff at our information points are available to help.
- At certain times of the year visitor access will be restricted to prioritise use for University students, so please always check in advance of any visit.
Special Collections and archives
Our Special Collections and Archives hold many unique manuscripts, printed material and rare books. Once registered as an external visitor, our Special Collections materials are available for you to use and can be consulted in our dedicated reading room.
Exhibitions
Visitors are welcome in the Western Bank Library Exhibition, which is open to the public without membership.