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Library & Learning Support

Check details for library services – January 2021 onwards

The Sir Michael Cobham Library at Talbot Campus and Weston Library in Bournemouth Gateway Building at Lansdowne Campus are open 7 days a week for BU students and postgraduate researchers who cannot study effectively from home and for those who have returned for face to face teaching. Please check our opening times before you visit.

The Sir Michael Cobham Library and our online enquiry services are closed for Easter from 2 - 5 April 2021 inclusive. 

Please remember to pre-book a study space before you arrive, and use our Reserve & Collect service if you would like to borrow books. If you have an enquiry, we are happy to help via our online Chat service, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Or you can email us at Library Support for advice. See Library services - January 2021 onwards for further information. The latest information from BU can be found in the Coronavirus FAQs.

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Our libraries

We have two libraries - The Sir Michael Cobham Library at Talbot Campus and Weston Library at Lansdowne Campus. Find out more about each, as well as how we're constantly improving our services.

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