Physical Sciences Library
The Physical Sciences Library is situated on the 4th Floor of the Physical Sciences Building on Penglais Campus. This Library houses materials for the study of mathematics, physics and computer science. It provides study space for over 100 readers.
Opening hours
Physical Sciences Library: Christmas Vacation opening hours and loans 2012-13
Information Services wishes everyone an enjoyable break.
Christmas Vacation opening hours
Monday - Thursday December 17–20 2012: 09:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Friday December 21 2012: 09:00-12:00, 13:00-14:30
Saturday December 22 2012 – Tuesday January 1 2013: Closed
Wednesday – Thursday January 2 – 3 2013: 09:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Friday January 4 2013: 09:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00
Monday January 7 2013: term time hours apply
There may be some variations in other AU libraries, please check the libraries' webpages.
Details of computer room opening hours over the Christmas vacation may be found here (AU only)
Vacation Loans
Standard Loan and Three Day Loan: From Monday, 10 December 2012 until Monday, 7 January 2013
Short Loan: usual loan periods apply.
Periodicals: May not be taken out for the vacation.
| Term time | Vacation |
|---|---|
| *Monday - Friday 09:00 - 19:00 |
*Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 13:00 14:00 - 17:30 Friday 09:00 - 13:00 14:00 - 16:00 |
*There are no staffed services during Staff Training Hour between 9.00-10.00 on Wednesdays throughout the year.
Collections
This Library houses materials for the study of mathematics, physics and computer science, including the following special collection:
Information on borrowing from the library's collections can be found on this page
Floor plans
Facilities
- Coloured overlays
- Computers(AU only)
- Help and support
- Magnifiers
- OPACS
- Portable Induction Loop
- Printer credit sales
- Printing and photocopying
- Scanning
- Wi-Fi
Accessibility
- A ramp is available from the main entrance on the south of the building.
- Disabled toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of this building.
- The Physical Sciences library is located on the 4th floor, where access can be gained via the lift. A chair lift is available from the vestibule of the library to provide access to the main body of the library.
- An induction loop is available at the Enquiry Desk
- Coloured overlays and magnifiers are available to borrow from the enquiry desk
- We can arrange to fetch and deliver reading or other materials within the Library, ready for collection or personal study.
If you would like a guided tour of the facilities, to discuss a Personal Evacuation Plan or any specific requirements you have please contact us.