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Welcome to the library

This is your space

Everyone is welcome in the library, whether you're a member of the University, a visitor from another institution, or a member of the public.

The main Library on Campus West consists of the Morrell, the Fairhurst and the Burton, and we have well over 1,000 single-and-group study spaces across our sites. These are divided into zones for different studying styles, with a blended approach of bookable and non-bookable spaces.

The Library is currently open 8am until midnight, 7 days a week
The Morrell Help Desk is open 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday
Check here for the latest updates on the Library's facilities and services

New to the library?

Whether you are brand new to York or you've been here for years, the library can be a lot to take in. We've got lots of guides to get you started. 

New students: your quick start guide  Library essentials: how it all works

Information for external visitors

 York Online Students: library guide

The first thing I told my friends is, just go into the library. Don't wait for anything! Don't wait for someone to guide you don't wait for anything: just go. People don't realise the depth of resources the Library has.

York student

Search our online catalogue for resources

Essential links

Training sessions, videos, & interactive tutorials to develop your digital and information searching skills.
An overview of our adjusted services, including loan periods, book retrieval, equipment, and accessing the building.
IT Support for wifi, printing, your York account, email and calendar, two-factor authentication, Zoom and much more.
There's one for every Department - find yours for a curated lists of resources, plus contact details for your Faculty Librarians.

Latest news

Our most recent news is below, or you can go to our News page for more.

News

3 September 2026

Whether you're brand new to York, or just haven't used the library much so far, here are 6 essential things you need to know.

News

3 September 2026

Whether you're brand new to York, or just haven't used the library much so far, here are 6 essential things you need to know.

News

28 August 2026

From the 1st September we will be introducing new email addresses for our Faculty Librarians and our Reading List team.

News

11 June 2026

We recently conducted a research project with postgraduate researchers to find out more about how you identify library resources and use our tools and services. Read on for a summary of what we found and our proposed actions.

About the Library

Learn more about our student-centred approach to delivering library services, including the amazing LibInspo competition, and hear from our Leadership Team.

Read more about the Library

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