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Christmas and New Year opening hours 2025 - 2026!
Planning to visit our libraries between Tuesday 23 December to Sunday 4 January? See the full list of our opening and closing times here 👉 bit.ly/48ved1r
Planning to visit our libraries between Tuesday 23 December to Sunday 4 January? See the full list of our opening and closing times here 👉 bit.ly/48ved1r
December 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Christmas and New Year opening hours 2025 - 2026!
Planning to visit our libraries between Tuesday 23 December to Sunday 4 January? See the full list of our opening and closing times here 👉 bit.ly/48ved1r
Planning to visit our libraries between Tuesday 23 December to Sunday 4 January? See the full list of our opening and closing times here 👉 bit.ly/48ved1r
Kind Mind Cafe Presents - Student Drug & Alcohol Awareness Week event tomorrow.
Visit the Wellbeing Room at Abdus Salam Library on tomorrow (20 Nov) between 12 - 2pm to find out more!
#OurImperial
Visit the Wellbeing Room at Abdus Salam Library on tomorrow (20 Nov) between 12 - 2pm to find out more!
#OurImperial
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Kind Mind Cafe Presents - Student Drug & Alcohol Awareness Week event tomorrow.
Visit the Wellbeing Room at Abdus Salam Library on tomorrow (20 Nov) between 12 - 2pm to find out more!
#OurImperial
Visit the Wellbeing Room at Abdus Salam Library on tomorrow (20 Nov) between 12 - 2pm to find out more!
#OurImperial
❗️Renovations (17 Nov - 15 Dec)
Library books can still be requested to be sent to White City, but the Remote Library Locker system will not be in use. Books can be collected/ returned to the Student Hub at their temporary desk. Find out here: bit.ly/3LH2uE6
Library books can still be requested to be sent to White City, but the Remote Library Locker system will not be in use. Books can be collected/ returned to the Student Hub at their temporary desk. Find out here: bit.ly/3LH2uE6
November 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
❗️Renovations (17 Nov - 15 Dec)
Library books can still be requested to be sent to White City, but the Remote Library Locker system will not be in use. Books can be collected/ returned to the Student Hub at their temporary desk. Find out here: bit.ly/3LH2uE6
Library books can still be requested to be sent to White City, but the Remote Library Locker system will not be in use. Books can be collected/ returned to the Student Hub at their temporary desk. Find out here: bit.ly/3LH2uE6
❗️Library job alert! Apply for the Senior Library Assistant for Natural Sciences role. Be part of a friendly team that provides high-quality support to meet the learning & teaching needs of staff & students. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/47Vj22q
November 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
❗️Library job alert! Apply for the Senior Library Assistant for Natural Sciences role. Be part of a friendly team that provides high-quality support to meet the learning & teaching needs of staff & students. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/47Vj22q
❗️Library job alert! Would you like to lead a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced NHS Library Team? If so, you could be our next NHS Liaison and Evidence Services Manager. Find out more here 👉bit.ly/47vIWuS
November 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
❗️Library job alert! Would you like to lead a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced NHS Library Team? If so, you could be our next NHS Liaison and Evidence Services Manager. Find out more here 👉bit.ly/47vIWuS
Aspire, Commit, Engage - ACE it!
Join our ACE it! workshops designed to support you throughout your time at Imperial.
These workshops are delivered by our librarians and are aligned with academic courses across Imperial.
Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/4omgtOc
Join our ACE it! workshops designed to support you throughout your time at Imperial.
These workshops are delivered by our librarians and are aligned with academic courses across Imperial.
Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/4omgtOc
October 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Aspire, Commit, Engage - ACE it!
Join our ACE it! workshops designed to support you throughout your time at Imperial.
These workshops are delivered by our librarians and are aligned with academic courses across Imperial.
Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/4omgtOc
Join our ACE it! workshops designed to support you throughout your time at Imperial.
These workshops are delivered by our librarians and are aligned with academic courses across Imperial.
Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/4omgtOc
International Welcome Event - What’s your zone?
Armed with our new coasters, we asked students to discover the 3 library zones we have at Abdus Salam Library.
Do you know them too?
1. Silent study zone 🤐
2. Whispering zone 🤫
3. Group study zone 🙋♂️💁🏽♀️🤦♀️
Which one are you?
Armed with our new coasters, we asked students to discover the 3 library zones we have at Abdus Salam Library.
Do you know them too?
1. Silent study zone 🤐
2. Whispering zone 🤫
3. Group study zone 🙋♂️💁🏽♀️🤦♀️
Which one are you?
October 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
International Welcome Event - What’s your zone?
Armed with our new coasters, we asked students to discover the 3 library zones we have at Abdus Salam Library.
Do you know them too?
1. Silent study zone 🤐
2. Whispering zone 🤫
3. Group study zone 🙋♂️💁🏽♀️🤦♀️
Which one are you?
Armed with our new coasters, we asked students to discover the 3 library zones we have at Abdus Salam Library.
Do you know them too?
1. Silent study zone 🤐
2. Whispering zone 🤫
3. Group study zone 🙋♂️💁🏽♀️🤦♀️
Which one are you?
Check out the new wellbeing room on level 4 at Abdus Salam library.
The room boasts a sofa, beanbags and soft lighting, as well as a wellbeing book collection and some relaxation activities.
Come by, have a look, explore and better yet…do some activities!
#ourimperial
The room boasts a sofa, beanbags and soft lighting, as well as a wellbeing book collection and some relaxation activities.
Come by, have a look, explore and better yet…do some activities!
#ourimperial
September 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Check out the new wellbeing room on level 4 at Abdus Salam library.
The room boasts a sofa, beanbags and soft lighting, as well as a wellbeing book collection and some relaxation activities.
Come by, have a look, explore and better yet…do some activities!
#ourimperial
The room boasts a sofa, beanbags and soft lighting, as well as a wellbeing book collection and some relaxation activities.
Come by, have a look, explore and better yet…do some activities!
#ourimperial
What’s your study style? Let us know this Sunday!
We’ve got a little something to help you settle in. Stop by the Library Services stall this Sunday to grab your Library study essentials.
#ImperialLibrary #ourimperial
We’ve got a little something to help you settle in. Stop by the Library Services stall this Sunday to grab your Library study essentials.
#ImperialLibrary #ourimperial
September 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
What’s your study style? Let us know this Sunday!
We’ve got a little something to help you settle in. Stop by the Library Services stall this Sunday to grab your Library study essentials.
#ImperialLibrary #ourimperial
We’ve got a little something to help you settle in. Stop by the Library Services stall this Sunday to grab your Library study essentials.
#ImperialLibrary #ourimperial
A big thank you to everyone that visited our stall during Open day last Saturday.
We hope you enjoyed exploring the library!
We hope you enjoyed exploring the library!
September 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
A big thank you to everyone that visited our stall during Open day last Saturday.
We hope you enjoyed exploring the library!
We hope you enjoyed exploring the library!
You may experience issues printing between 09.00-10.30. If you have any urgent printing, we recommend doing it outside of this time window.
If you have any questions or require support with printing, please contact the ICT Service Desk here: bit.ly/45PRvyj
If you have any questions or require support with printing, please contact the ICT Service Desk here: bit.ly/45PRvyj
August 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
You may experience issues printing between 09.00-10.30. If you have any urgent printing, we recommend doing it outside of this time window.
If you have any questions or require support with printing, please contact the ICT Service Desk here: bit.ly/45PRvyj
If you have any questions or require support with printing, please contact the ICT Service Desk here: bit.ly/45PRvyj
Not sure what to read this summer?
Take a look at some of the books on display at Abdus Salam Library on Level 1 as part of celebrating South Asian History Month! You can also find new books as part of this on Libby! #southasianheritagemonth
Take a look at some of the books on display at Abdus Salam Library on Level 1 as part of celebrating South Asian History Month! You can also find new books as part of this on Libby! #southasianheritagemonth
August 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Not sure what to read this summer?
Take a look at some of the books on display at Abdus Salam Library on Level 1 as part of celebrating South Asian History Month! You can also find new books as part of this on Libby! #southasianheritagemonth
Take a look at some of the books on display at Abdus Salam Library on Level 1 as part of celebrating South Asian History Month! You can also find new books as part of this on Libby! #southasianheritagemonth
❗Abdus Salam Library will close this Friday 15th August 2025 at 21.00 for fire alarm testing.
The library will reopen as usual at 10.00 on Saturday 16th August 2025.
The library will reopen as usual at 10.00 on Saturday 16th August 2025.
August 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
❗Abdus Salam Library will close this Friday 15th August 2025 at 21.00 for fire alarm testing.
The library will reopen as usual at 10.00 on Saturday 16th August 2025.
The library will reopen as usual at 10.00 on Saturday 16th August 2025.
Are you a former student at Imperial?
As an Imperial alumni, you can join the Library free of charge. This means you will have access to all our libraries.
Find out how to register here 👉http://bit.ly/3UQU5Py
As an Imperial alumni, you can join the Library free of charge. This means you will have access to all our libraries.
Find out how to register here 👉http://bit.ly/3UQU5Py
August 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Are you a former student at Imperial?
As an Imperial alumni, you can join the Library free of charge. This means you will have access to all our libraries.
Find out how to register here 👉http://bit.ly/3UQU5Py
As an Imperial alumni, you can join the Library free of charge. This means you will have access to all our libraries.
Find out how to register here 👉http://bit.ly/3UQU5Py
Meet new people this summer!
Join Imperial on 8th August at our Conversation Café to connect with other students over conversation and lunch.
🕛 12.00
📍 City & Guilds
🍴 Lunch provided!
There are limited spaces – sign up and we’ll save you a seat! bit.ly/4ll7Hh7
Join Imperial on 8th August at our Conversation Café to connect with other students over conversation and lunch.
🕛 12.00
📍 City & Guilds
🍴 Lunch provided!
There are limited spaces – sign up and we’ll save you a seat! bit.ly/4ll7Hh7
July 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Meet new people this summer!
Join Imperial on 8th August at our Conversation Café to connect with other students over conversation and lunch.
🕛 12.00
📍 City & Guilds
🍴 Lunch provided!
There are limited spaces – sign up and we’ll save you a seat! bit.ly/4ll7Hh7
Join Imperial on 8th August at our Conversation Café to connect with other students over conversation and lunch.
🕛 12.00
📍 City & Guilds
🍴 Lunch provided!
There are limited spaces – sign up and we’ll save you a seat! bit.ly/4ll7Hh7
❗️Tuesday 8th July at Abdus Salam Library
Please note, on Tuesday 8 July the Information Hub at Abdus Salam Library will be closed between 09.00 until 17.00.
The Library will remain open for self-service.
Please note, on Tuesday 8 July the Information Hub at Abdus Salam Library will be closed between 09.00 until 17.00.
The Library will remain open for self-service.
July 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
❗️Tuesday 8th July at Abdus Salam Library
Please note, on Tuesday 8 July the Information Hub at Abdus Salam Library will be closed between 09.00 until 17.00.
The Library will remain open for self-service.
Please note, on Tuesday 8 July the Information Hub at Abdus Salam Library will be closed between 09.00 until 17.00.
The Library will remain open for self-service.
Inspired by Pride month to read more books that explore the lives of LGBTQ+ identities? Explore some of the books below which you can find on Libby here 👉bit.ly/44y324Y
#OurImperial
#Pride2025
#OurImperial
#Pride2025
July 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Inspired by Pride month to read more books that explore the lives of LGBTQ+ identities? Explore some of the books below which you can find on Libby here 👉bit.ly/44y324Y
#OurImperial
#Pride2025
#OurImperial
#Pride2025
❗️This weekend: A network upgrade will take place across Abdus Salam Library on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June.
During the upgrade the network will be unavailable on some floors for 2-3 hours. Library staff will aim to keep users informed of progress throughout the upgrade.
During the upgrade the network will be unavailable on some floors for 2-3 hours. Library staff will aim to keep users informed of progress throughout the upgrade.
June 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
❗️This weekend: A network upgrade will take place across Abdus Salam Library on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June.
During the upgrade the network will be unavailable on some floors for 2-3 hours. Library staff will aim to keep users informed of progress throughout the upgrade.
During the upgrade the network will be unavailable on some floors for 2-3 hours. Library staff will aim to keep users informed of progress throughout the upgrade.
H. G. Wells is at
@imperiallibrary.bsky.social !
Our Special Collections team have finished stock taking over 250 books and pamphlets written by H. G. Wells including early editions of his novels and scientific and political writings.
Get in touch to see more 👉 bit.ly/45DyL74
@imperiallibrary.bsky.social !
Our Special Collections team have finished stock taking over 250 books and pamphlets written by H. G. Wells including early editions of his novels and scientific and political writings.
Get in touch to see more 👉 bit.ly/45DyL74
June 24, 2025 at 9:23 AM
H. G. Wells is at
@imperiallibrary.bsky.social !
Our Special Collections team have finished stock taking over 250 books and pamphlets written by H. G. Wells including early editions of his novels and scientific and political writings.
Get in touch to see more 👉 bit.ly/45DyL74
@imperiallibrary.bsky.social !
Our Special Collections team have finished stock taking over 250 books and pamphlets written by H. G. Wells including early editions of his novels and scientific and political writings.
Get in touch to see more 👉 bit.ly/45DyL74
Are you in a Group Study, Silent Study or in a Whispering Zone? Not sure which zone you're in?
Make sure you're on the look out for our Imperial library banners that will tell you which space you're in!
Make sure you're on the look out for our Imperial library banners that will tell you which space you're in!
June 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Are you in a Group Study, Silent Study or in a Whispering Zone? Not sure which zone you're in?
Make sure you're on the look out for our Imperial library banners that will tell you which space you're in!
Make sure you're on the look out for our Imperial library banners that will tell you which space you're in!
Do you have a library question but can't make it to your nearest Imperial library? Visit the LibAnswers page to find your question and answer. You can also chat with Library Service team here: bit.ly/3IWgG7o
May 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Do you have a library question but can't make it to your nearest Imperial library? Visit the LibAnswers page to find your question and answer. You can also chat with Library Service team here: bit.ly/3IWgG7o
Stress Less this June with Move Imperial!
Take a break from revision and the stress of this year's exam season with beginner-friendly sessions including yoga and climbing.
Find out more below and sign up here: bit.ly/3YU5kcG
Take a break from revision and the stress of this year's exam season with beginner-friendly sessions including yoga and climbing.
Find out more below and sign up here: bit.ly/3YU5kcG
May 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Stress Less this June with Move Imperial!
Take a break from revision and the stress of this year's exam season with beginner-friendly sessions including yoga and climbing.
Find out more below and sign up here: bit.ly/3YU5kcG
Take a break from revision and the stress of this year's exam season with beginner-friendly sessions including yoga and climbing.
Find out more below and sign up here: bit.ly/3YU5kcG
"I was able to sink into the writing and get pulled into the story of Sam and Sadie's friendship; two people with a shared love of computer games" - Imperial Library Staff
Looking for a bestseller about friendship? Find out how to borrow below!
Looking for a bestseller about friendship? Find out how to borrow below!
May 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
"I was able to sink into the writing and get pulled into the story of Sam and Sadie's friendship; two people with a shared love of computer games" - Imperial Library Staff
Looking for a bestseller about friendship? Find out how to borrow below!
Looking for a bestseller about friendship? Find out how to borrow below!