Opening times

The Library is open for Goldsmiths students, staff and Alumni, Community and SCONUL users.

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Library building and self-service access

The Library is open 24 hours every day for Goldsmiths students, staff and Alumni.

The Library is open from 9am-9pm for registered Community and SCONUL users.

Christmas opening hours

The Library Help Desk and LiveChat service will close at 4pm on Friday 20 December and re-open on Thursday 2 January at 10am.

The Library Building is open to Goldsmiths students, staff and registered users during the closure period at the following times:

Sat 21 Dec	24 hrs
Sun 22 Dec	24 hrs
Mon 23 Dec	24 hrs
Tues 24 Dec	Midnight- 5pm
Weds 25 Dec	Closed
Thurs 26 Dec	Closed
Fri 27 Dec	9am-midnight
Sat 28 Dec	24 hrs
Sun 29 Dec	24 hrs
Mon 30 Dec	24 hrs
Tues 31 Dec	Midnight- 5pm
Weds 1 Jan	Closed
Thurs 2 Jan	9am-midnight
Fri 3 Jan	24 hrs

**It is important for people to note that***

To enter during the Christmas closure period you will need to bring your Goldsmiths ID card and touch it on the reader near the accessible door at the main entrance. Walk in access for visitors who have not registered is not possible during this time.

Contact Library staff

Live chat ( ) and library (@gold.ac.uk)
Monday - Friday, 10am – 4pm
Saturday - Sunday, closed

Library Help Desk
Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm
Saturday and Sunday, closed

Phone: 020 7919 7189
Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm
Saturday to Sunday, closed

Special Collections and Archives
Monday to Friday, 1pm – 4pm (10am – 12pm by appointment only)

Textile Collection and Constance Howard Gallery
Monday - Friday, 1pm - 4pm (term time only)
Welcomes visitors by appointment: textiles (@gold.ac.uk)

Remote working support

To support you when you are working remotely Goldsmiths students have access to an extensive digital library, including 228 databases, over 40,000 e-books and over 12,000 online journals, available online 24/7.

Our academic support guides can help you with your studies and you can access support and advice on our computer, IT, audio/video and information systems.