News

Here’s an overview of what happens in the library over December and January, and how it affects you. The headlines are: the library is closed on December 25th, 26th and 31st but otherwise open as normal over vacation! More detailed info below, in chronological order.

Between December and the end of February 2026 we’ll be making some improvements to our lighting across the Morrell Library as part of the University’s sustainability agenda.

The LibInspo winning student idea is here - body doubling spaces in the Fairhurst and Morrell.

Whether you're brand new to York, or just haven't used the library much so far, here are 5 essential things you need to know.

The cafe will be comprehensively remodeled over the summer, and will likely reopen 25 August.

If you're about to graduate, huge congratulations! Please remember your peers still need to use the books, so get any you've borrowed back to the library soon.

The main library is open 24 hours a day for the four weeks of the exam period. But 24/7 opening doesn't mean 24/7 studying!

With the University assessment period approaching, you’ll want to plan ahead to make sure you have all the resources you need to work on your dissertation, project or other assignments. Read on to find out how the Library can support you to find all the resources and help you’ll need.