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We have several lockers in the Library that can be used to keep your property safe while you study.

These lockers are intended for temporary storage and we advise that you do not leave valuables in the locker.

We also request that you do not store unissued Library items in the lockers. Please borrow items before placing them in a locker.

Morrell lockers temporarily unavailable over the summer

From the beginning of June, a large section of the ground floor of Morrell will be inaccessible to allow for the construction works of the Library entrance refurbishment. While the refurbishment brings exciting improvements, this does unfortunately mean we will be temporarily pausing or Morrell locker service whilst the works take place.

We therefore require all Morrell lockers to be emptied and their keys returned by 11.59pm Wednesday 3rd June. Any belongings left in the lockers after this date will be removed and kept secure in our lost property, and any books will be returned and reshelved.

If you are unable to return your locker key before this date, please let us know as soon as possible and we’d be happy to discuss how we can help.

How many lockers do we have?

122Morrell

On the ground floor, past the Morrell lounge

24Fairhurst

On the second floor in the Postgraduate Research Lounge

How to get a locker key

Morrell locker keys can be found above the Holdshelf, just pick one off the shelf and issue it to your account using the self-service machine (don't forget to de-tag the box once it's issued to your account using the machine next to the Holdshelf).

The lockers in the Morrell can be borrowed under our regular flexible loans policy.

The Fairhurst locker keys for postgraduate students can be borrowed from the Morrell Helpdesk during full-service hours. We are currently trialling an 8 week loan period for postgraduate lockers. 

Terms and conditions

  • We may make spot checks on the lockers (eg for unissued items)
  • The University of York Library does not accept responsibility for loss of, or damage to, any items left in lockers
  • If you forget your locker key, staff at the Help Desk can help you access your locker during full-service hours only.
  • If you lose the key, there is a £15 charge

Accessible lockers

We have six lockers in the Morrell Library that can be used long-term by users with disabilities or health issues. There are also four wheelchair accessible lockers, near the disabled access door of the Morrell.

If you need to use either a long term use locker or a wheelchair accessible locker, please ask at the Help Desk or email lib-enquiry@york.ac.uk