Hugh Owen Library

The Hugh Owen Library is the main University Library and the centre of administration for Information Services. Based on Penglais campus [location], it provides a space to study, whether you wish to study quietly on your own or with others. A range of facilities are provided both to help you with your studies and for quiet relaxation.

Level D of the Hugh Owen Library is currently undergoing a refurbishment. Keep up to date here with our blog which gives regular updates on changes and progress.

How to find the temporary Hugh Owen Library entrance from the direction of Rosser/Parry-Williams (TFTV Dept.) direction: https://youtu.be/5_Emw7sYVxQ
How to find the temporary Hugh Owen Library entrance from the Piazza https://youtu.be/ZeMt3MtchGY

Opening hours

Our opening hours are available here

Please note that:

During the University exam periods (January and May - see http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/dates-of-term/ for exact dates) you need your Aber Card to swipe in AND out of the Hugh Owen Library at all times in order to ensure study spaces for Aber card holders. Visitors to the library should contact us in advance to arrange access during this period.
At all other times, you need your Aber Card to swipe in AND out of the Hugh Owen Library betwen 9pm and 8am.
Level F closes 30 minutes before the advertised library closing time.
Level E closes 15 minutes before the advertised library closing time.

Collections

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

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

Floor plans

Hugh Owen Library - Level D Floor Plan (Not available)
Hugh Owen Library - Level E Floor Plan
Hugh Owen Group Study Area Level E
Hugh Owen Library - Level F Floor Plan

**From the 6th of June 2017 to December 2017, Information Services are planning to refurbish Level D (the ground floor) of the Hugh Owen Library. There is no access to Level D during this time.

Facilities

The Hugh Owen Library offers 141 PC spaces and 632 study spaces, of which

245 study spaces are in quiet group study areas
374 study spaces are in silent study area and
13 study spaces are in individual carrels.

Coloured overlays
Change machine
Computers (AU only)
Desk lamps for use in the library can be requested from the Enquiry Desk
Drinking water fountain (Levels E and F)
DVD/Video viewing facilities
Quiet group study area
Help and support
Study carrels and group study rooms
Lockers
Lost property
Magnifiers
Newspapers - national and regional newspapers
OPACs
Portable Induction Loop
Print credit loader
Printing, photocopying and scanning
Sales of consumables
Self issue machines (on levels D*, E and F)
- *During the Level D refurbishment between 6^th of June 2017 and December 2017, please issue your books via the self-issue machines on Level E/F.
Self return machine (on level D*)
- *During the Level D refurbishment between 6^th of June 2017 and December 2017, please return your books via the temporary Enquiry Desk on Level E.
Self service comb binding
Silent study areas
Vending and hot drinks machines (Level E)
Wi-Fi

Accessibility

There is an accessible entrance/exit to the library on Level E for wheelchair users or users with mobility issues. Please contact Student Support Services to arrange access via your Aber Card as required.
A lift is available for access to other floors for users with mobility issues, and is located adjacent to the Enquiry Desk. Please ask at the Enquiry Desk for assistance.
Disabled toilet facilities are located on Level E.
Induction loops are available at the Enquiry desks.
Coloured overlays and magnifiers are available to borrow from the Enquiry Desk
There is a dedicated Green Card area on level E, with lockers available
There is a Green Card Carrel
We can arrange to fetch and deliver reading or other materials within the Library, ready for collection or personal study.
The Fire Alarms are both the Klaxon and bell types and it is essential that the lift should not be used when the fire alarm is in operation.
Please contact Student Support Services and Health, Safety and Environment Office to arrange a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) for the Library if relevant.

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