Library services and support : Using the libraries

Hugh Owen Library

The Hugh Owen Library [campus map] is the largest library and holds the physical collections for the study of the humanities, business, law, social sciences, biological and earth sciences.

• Opening hours
• Browse an online interactive map of this library building

Physical Sciences Library

The Physical Sciences Library [campus map] is a smaller library on the top floor of the Physical Sciences Building. It houses most of the physical collections for Computer Science, Maths and Physics.

• Opening hours

 Study Spaces are available in the Hugh Owen Library and Physical Sciences Library, and at locations across the University campus:

• Information about Hugh Owen Library study spaces. 
• Information about the Physical Sciences Library.
• Information about other study spaces and computer rooms across campus, halls and in town.

There are many ways to get in touch if you have a question

• Visit us at the Enquiry Desks in the library during our staffed opening hours
• Email: library@aber.ac.uk
• Phone: 01970 62 2020
• Online contact form
• Live chat: click the chat icon on the bottom right of the screen

Primo is Aberystwyth University Library's catalogue.

In Primo you can search for books, articles, theses and other materials in the library's collections of print and electronic resources.

Follow the link below to learn more about searching Primo, the library catalogue and how to understand your results. 

From screen to shelf

Here's our quick interactive guide on how to locate books and other items in the library.

Browse our handy A to Z of Library Services to see the range of things we offer

Want to borrow books?

• The majority of library users are able to borrow up to 40 items at a time. More details on borrowing
• You can borrow most books for one week and these will be automatically renewed until someone else requests the book, or it reaches its maximum loan period.
• You can login to Primo, the library catalogue, to manage your loans online and make requests

• How do I request a book/journal?
• How do I request a book from the External Store?
• How do I request a specific volume of a journal from the External Store?
• Where can I view my requests?
• How do I cancel a book I have requested?

If we don't have what you need in the library, there are a few options to try including:

• Document Supply Service - we contact other institutions to try and borrow items from them
• More Books (for students only) - request up to 5 books a year for the library to buy
• Digitisation request - we can make a digitised copy of some material
• ..and more!

Contact us if you're having trouble accessing resources

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