Our libraries
Central Library, South Kensington
Desk services
Welcome Desk and Information Hub open:
Term
Monday - Friday 08.30 – 21.00
Saturday 10.00 - 18.00
Sunday 11.00 - 19.00
Summer vacation
Monday - Friday 09.00 – 19.00
Saturday - 10.00 - 18.00
Sunday – Closed
ICT Service Desk:
Monday - Friday 08.30 – 18.00
Get in touch
General enquiries:
ASK the Library
+44 (0)20 7594 8810
@imperiallibrary
Renewals and your library account:
issuedesk@imperial.ac.uk
Text an Attendant:
020 7594 8883
Campus libraries
Charing Cross
cxissuedesk@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7594 0755
Open:
Mon - Fri 09.00 - 21.00
July-December
Saturday 10.00 - 17.00
January-June
Saturday - Sunday 10.00 - 21.00
Chelsea and Westminster
librarycw@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 3315 8107
Open:
Mon - Fri 09.00 - 21.00
Sat 13.30 - 17.00
Swipe card access is available to the main library outside of opening hours
More about Chelsea and Westminster Campus Library
Hammersmith and White City
Hammersmith Campus Library
hammersmithlibrary@imperial.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7594 9943
Open:
Mon - Fri
1st floor 09.00 - 21.00
Ground floor 07.00 - midnight
Sat - Sun
1st floor closed
Ground floor 07.00 - midnight
Building access requires an ID and PIN code
More about Hammersmith Campus Library
Services for staff and students based at the White City Campus
Royal Brompton, St Mary's and Silwood Park
Royal Brompton
br.library@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7594 7917
Open:
Mon - Fri 09.00 - 17.00
The Issue Desk may be closed at lunchtime, please telephone in advance.
Silwood Park
silwood.library@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7594 2461
Open:
Mon - Fri 10.00 - 17.00 (staffed)
Open and unstaffed 24 hours a day, including over the weekend
Please contact library staff before travelling to Silwood Park to ensure the material you need is available