Our libraries

Our library buildings are open for Imperial staff, students,NHS staff from our partner trusts and Imperial alumni.

Library building

Open 24 hours

Except - closed overnight from 23.00 Friday until 10.00 Saturday

Return books at all times using the book drop box outside the library entrance

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GoStudy spaces

To report noise or request assistance from an Attendant text 020 7594 8883 anonymously

Information Hub

Monday - Friday 08.30 - 21.00
Saturday 10.00 - 18.00
Sunday 11.00 - 19.00

Summer vacation until Friday 30 September
Monday - Friday 09.00 - 19.00
Saturday 10.00 - 18.00
Sunday - closed

Enquiries

Chat with Library Services Monday - Friday 09.30 - 16.30

ASK the Library

centrallibrary@imperial.ac.uk

020 7594 8810

We respond to ASK, email and phone enquiries Monday to Friday 09.30 - 21.00 and at weekends during term time. We are closed on Sundays during the summer vacation.

Charing Cross

cxissuedesk@imperial.ac.uk

+44 (0)20 7594 0755

Open 24 hours
Except – closed overnight 21.00 Friday evening until 10.00 Saturday morning

In person enquiries:
Monday – Friday
09.00 - 21.00
Saturday
10.00 - 17.00

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Chelsea and Westminster

librarycw@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 3315 8107

Library staff onsite
Monday* - Friday
09.00 - 21.00
* except bank holidays
Saturday
13.30 - 17.00

24/7 swipe card access for Imperial College London staff and students and Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust card holders with active library membership

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