Hugh Owen Library

 

The Hugh Owen Library is the main University Library and the centre of administration for Information Services. It is on Penglais campus, next to the Hugh Owen Building and by the Arts Centre [location].

The Library has three floors, Level D, Level E and Level F and an open plan study room, the Iris de Freitas Room. It offers spaces to study, a range of facilities and resources and a help desk for IT and Library support.

Please note: You must bring your Aber Card to use the Library and the study spaces

Opening hours

 

Information Services support and service levels

Core hours: 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday

Information Services offers a range of services and support between 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday during term and vacation times (except when the libraries are closed).

Study Spaces

There are a variety of silent, individual and group study spaces available in the Iris de Freitas Room and on Level D and Levels E & F of the Hugh Owen Library. 

Please note:                                                                You must bring your Aber Card to use the Library and the study spaces

Levels E & F 

Study spaces in Level E & F

There are a range of study spaces, individual and group study rooms and a computer room (EL6) on Levels E & F. Our collections of books are also kept on these levels.

If you want to use the group study rooms and individual study carrels,you will need to book them in advance (follow the links). 

How to get to Levels E and F 

Come into the Library through the main entrance and up the stairs at the far end of Level D

HO Library main entrance

 

Iris de Freitas Room

Study spaces in Iris de Freitas

The Iris de Freitas Room has a mix of individual and group study rooms, study spaces, a printer/photocopier/scanner and a vending area. 

If you want to use the the study rooms, please book them in advance

How to find the Iris de Freitas Room

Come into the library through the main entrance and go to Level E. From the stairs, turn right, go past the two study rooms and you'll see the entrance to the Iris de Freitas Room through the next door on your right.

Or watch this short video tour:

Collections

The Hugh Owen Library's collections cover the humanities, business, law, social sciences, biological and earth sciences and also include:

Information on borrowing from the library's collections can be found on this page.

Find your way - the Library Floor Map

Library Floor Map

Browse the new online map of Hugh Owen Library at libraryfloormap.aber.ac.uk to find out what's where, get more information about library resources and spaces and familiarise yourself with the layout.

Online tour

Here's an online tour of the Hugh Owen Library:

Your safety

To protect yourself and others we ask that:

  • You sanitise your hands on entering, and regularly while using, the library.
  • You use your own Aber Card to swipe to enter and exit the library.
  • You do not come to the library if you are unwell.

We will ensure

  • Staff working in the library are following recommended hygiene practises.
  • Regular cleaning is carried out.
  • There are hand sanitising stations at the entrance.
  • There are sanitising wipes available for you to wipe down surfaces as needed

Accessibility

AccessAble - Click for Accessibility Information

If you would like a guided tour of the facilities, or to discuss any specific requirements you have, please contact us.