There are three libraries across Queen Mary campuses, each with outstanding resources for undergraduate, postgraduate and research students.
For more detailed information about the opening hours of each library and library-managed study space please see below.
Access & Membership
From 8am Monday 16 September
24/7
An enquiry service is available at the Welcome Desk during the following times:
8am - 8pm - Monday - Friday
11am - 6pm - Saturday & Sunday
Contact Mile End Library
Find Mile End Library
Mile End Library access
Route plan - Mile End Library to Maths Square
From Tuesday 27 August
8am - midnight - Mon-Sun
11am - 6pm - Saturday - Sunday
Self-service facilities are available throughout all Library opening hours.
Contact Whitechapel Library
Find Whitechapel Library
Whitechapel Library access
10am - 8pm - Mon - Fri
Closed - Weekends
Enquiry service Monday to Friday 12pm - 2pm.
ID card is required for access to the basement.
Please note, due to the refurbishment of the lift, there is currently no step-free access to the Basement Reading Room.
Contact West Smithfield Library
Find West Smithfield Library
West Smithfield Library access
Route plan - Barbican Tube Station to West Smithfield Library
24/7*
* Closed - Tuesday 27 August - Tuesday 17 September
Canalside is currently monitored by Security.
Please be advised that Canalside will be closed as a study space from Tuesday 27 August until Tuesday 17 September 2024.
Find Canalside
Canalside access
From Monday 16 September
8am - 6pm - Mon-Fri
Closed - Sat-Sun
The Hive is monitored by Library Staff between 10am and 6pm Monday - Friday
Contact The Hive
Find The Hive
The Hive access
8am - 10pm - Monday - Friday
10am - 10pm - Saturday & Sunday
PGRs have 24/7 access
For Group Study Room bookings on the 7th floor of the Graduate Centre and for general enquiries, please contact library-environment@qmul.ac.uk
The Graduate Study Space on the 7th floor of the Graduate Centre, Mile End Campus, is made up of four study environments designed for the use of taught and research postgraduate students.
Find The Graduate Centre