Semester opening hours
24 hours, 7 days a week for Brookes staff and students. Overnight entry to John Henry Brookes Building is by card only 21.00 - 07.00, and all non-Brookes persons must leave the building between those times.
Library staff are available at the following times:
Monday - Friday 09.00 - 21.00
Saturday - Sunday 12.00 - 18.00
Easter and bank holiday opening
The Headington Library will be unstaffed and operating as self-service only at the following times:
From 17.00 on Thursday 6th April to 8.30 on Wednesday 12th April.
Monday 1st May, Saturday 6th May and Monday 8th May all day.
Please ensure you bring your card with you when you use the Library on the above days.
Access
The main entrance to Headington Library is on Level 1 of the John Henry Brookes Building (JHBB). The Library is located on six floors and with lift / stair access available at each level. Accessible toilets can be found on all floors. A virtual tour of the library is available, and we also have a pdf floor plan which can be printed.
Study space
Individual silent and quiet study spaces are available throughout each floor on Levels 2 - 4 and in the Basement.
Group study rooms can be booked by clicking on the book a study room link from the library home page.
Please do not bring hot or smelly food into the Library, and make sure all drinks are lidded. Alcohol is strictly forbidden across all campuses.
Special Collections
Special Collections : Headington Library has substantial Special Collections in food and drink, publishing and literary prizes, art and architecture, public and allied health and Oxford Brookes University. During vacation the Reading Room is open by appointment only.
Self service
We offer extended opening during unstaffed times to Brookes students and staff. You can check our opening hours at the top of this page to find out what times library staff are available to help you. When library staff are not present, campus security will carry out patrols. Always bring your student card or Brookes staff ID with you.
To contact security, ring 01865 483060
Emergency? Need help now? webpage
Brookes Print Anywhere operates 24/7. Every library has multi-functional devices - that allow printing, scanning and photocopying - accessible during unstaffed hours.
Information for International Students
Discover the Library: a guide for international students (google slideshow)
Contact us
01865 483144 (office hours)
libraryenquiries@brookes.ac.uk - for help using the library, finding resources, borrowing and all general enquiries