Opening hours
Discover our library's accessible hours at Clifford Whitworth, Lady Hale, Allerton, MediaCity, and the Careers Hub.
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Clifford Whitworth Library
Open 24/7 (Until 20/12/24)
Staffed: 8:00 - 21:00 every day (until 20/12/24).
You will need your student ID card to access the building after 17:00 weekdays and all day at weekends. You may be asked to present your ID to Library staff when using the spaces.
Clifford Whitworth Building
Salford
M5 4WT
Winter Break opening hours
During Winter Break, from 20/12/24 - 02/01/25, Clifford Whitworth Library will be operating reduced hours and some services and spaces may be limited. Full Winter Break opening times for Clifford Whitworth are listed below.
Please note: Students who borrow a laptop/book prior to closing on 20/12/24 will not need to return items until the library re-opens on 02/01/25 when The Library is back to normal operational hours. All students/visitors requiring access to the Clifford Whitworth Library during Winter Break will be required to produce their ID card.
Lady Hale/The Cube, Allerton and MediaCity will all close at 18:00 on 20/12/24, and re-open as usual on 02/01/25.
| Friday | 20/12/2024 | Closes at 18:00 |
| Saturday | 21/12/2024 | 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Sunday | 22/12/2024 | 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Monday | 23/12/2024 | 10:00 to 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 24/12/2024 | 10:00 to 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 25/12/2024 | Closed |
| Thursday | 26/12/2024 | Closed |
| Friday | 27/12/2024 | 10:00 to 15:00 |
| Saturday | 28/12/2024 | Closed |
| Sunday | 29/12/2024 | Closed |
| Monday | 30/12/2024 | 10:00 to 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 31/12/2024 | Closed |
| Wednesday | 01/01/2025 | Closed |
| Thursday | 02/01/2025 | Normal opening hours |
Lady Hale Building - The Cube
Winter Break opening hours: Lady Hale/The Cube will close at 18:00 on 20/12/24, and re-open as usual on 02/01/25.
Monday to Friday: 8.00 - 19.00
Weekends: Closed
You may be asked to present your ID to Library staff when using the spaces. The first floor of The Cube closes at 17:00 Monday to Friday.
Allerton Learning Space
Winter Break opening hours: Allerton Learning Space will close at 18:00 on 20/12/24, and re-open as usual on 02/01/25
Monday: 8.00 - 19.30
Tuesday to Friday: 8.00 - 18.00
Weekends: Closed
Staffed: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00
1st Floor, Allerton Building
Frederick Road, Salford
M6 6PU
You may be asked to present your ID to Library staff when using the spaces.
MediaCity Library
Winter Break opening hours: MediaCity Library will close at 18:00 on 20/12/24, and re-open as usual on 02/01/25
Monday to Saturday: 7.00 - 22.00
Sunday: Closed
Staffed: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00
MediaCity Library
3rd floor
Salford Quays
M50 2HE
The number 50 and 51 buses are free when you show your University of Salford ID card.
The University building is located just behind Dockyard bar and Prezzo Italian restaurant; look out for the University of Salford sign. The library is located on the third floor landing.
You may be asked to present your ID to Library staff when using the spaces.
Careers Hub
Students can visit the Careers Hub to ask a question about accessing careers and self-employment advice, accessing job vacancies, developing their job applications and interview skills.