Level 5 Abdus Salam Library will close at 17.00 today (15.12.25). Please note that deep carpet cleaning will be taking place in this area at 17.00 today. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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

In preparation for the major refurbishment taking place over Christmas, ICT will remove all PCs in the Charing Cross Library on Monday 1 December. Alternative facilities are available in the basement PC suite in the Reynolds building. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Heads up! 📢 Essential maintenance on the Wolfson PC suite's automatic doors means several spaces will be closed. ⏰ From: 17:30 Thursday 27 Nov 🕗 Until: Friday Morning ❌ Affected: Wolfson, printer room, group study rooms 1A, 1B, 1D, training & assistive technology rooms.

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

Chance to join a lovely team! Based in South Kensington with some work from home opportunities.

❗️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 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

This means you can get to boss me around - who wouldn't want to do that?

❗️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

Our room bookings are currently unavailable, we hope to have this fixed shortly.

Please note that the service desk at Abdus Salam Library will be closed this evening (8 October) from 19.00. We will be providing a remote service which can be accessed here: bit.ly/4mRB4YP

❗The Information Hub at the Abdus Salam Library is closed today Saturday 4th Oct. Please contact us via one of our online services if you need help www.imperial.ac.uk/admin-servic...

❗The Abdus Salam Library Information Hub will be unstaffed this evening from 5pm. Colleagues will be working remotely, please use one of our online services to contact us after this time www.imperial.ac.uk/library/cont...

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?

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

Are you a Black heritage student at Imperial? Black @ Imperial is a programme designed to support you through a variety of free events on campus such as socials with Afro-Caribbean snacks and careers talks with Black professionals. Find out more here: bit.ly/3W5RrpO

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

A big thank you to everyone that visited our stall during Open day last Saturday. We hope you enjoyed exploring the library!

❗The St Mary's Campus Library will be unstaffed this afternoon from 3.30-5.30pm. If you need to talk to library staff during this time please contact the Abdus Salam Library.

❗️APPLY for the newly created position of Deputy University Librarian at Imperial. Help shape the future of Library Services at a transformative time for the university. Find out more here: bit.ly/45KQB6c Deadline: 21 September 2025

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

This Monday is a Bank Holiday, so the Abdus Salam Library will be self-service only. Remember your ID card! 🪪 Please check with individual campus libraries for BH opening hours. www.imperial.ac.uk/admin-servic...

The Wolfson Suite at Abdus Salam Library will be unavailable on Thursday 21 August while testing is carried out. You can borrow a laptop or iPad (students only – ask a member of staff if you need assitance), or use one of the computers on the other floors of the library. 💻👩‍💻

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

❗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.

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

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

❗️Charing Cross Campus Library update Between 21 July and 24 August the library will be refurbished. - From 21 July all PCs will be unavailable. - From 28 July the library will be closed. A temporary space & facilities is available. Find out more here: bit.ly/4lEzKZB

EARLY CLOSING! The Abdus Salam Library will be closing at 9pm on Friday 11th July for essential fire alarm maintenance. It will reopen as usual at 10am on Saturday morning.

❗️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.

❗️July 9th - July 23rd inclusive: maintenance works to the ventilation system will be taking place within the space meaning full closure to the cafe at Abdus Salam Library

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

Have you explored art inside our libraries yet? Visit the imperial library page to see the different types of art we have on display! www.imperial.ac.uk/admin-servic...

Just noticed we have it in the @imperiallibrary.bsky.social collection so I can read it AND add another title to the summer reading challenge for Imperial staff - yay!

Getting to play with yarn crafts as part of the @imperiallibrary.bsky.social Pride Month display

❗️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.

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

❗️This weekend: Abdus Salam Library and GoStudy spaces in the Chemistry Building at South Kensington will be closed on 21 June for the Summer Ball. We will reopen at 11.00 on 22 June. Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/3Tv1dk0

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!

❗The Student Space on level 4 Sherfield Building will be closed this Sunday 15 June for essential maintenance work. Come back on Monday to enjoy this newly developed space. The space will close again at the end of June for further development over the summer.

Library job at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social! Head of Content and Discovery (Maternity Cover). We are seeking an experienced library professional to undertake a fixed term, maternity cover role. Deadline: 18 Jun 2025 Find out more here: bit.ly/43Npsi4

❗Access to Chemistry building (and GoStudy space) On 04 and 05 June, the automatic doors will be out of operation and closed while they are being replaced. The side door opposite the platform lift will be open and in use while this is taking place.

📣Book launch! Dr Stelios Rigopoulos from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social is launching his new book, “Population Balance of Particles in Flows- From Aerosols to Crystallisation". Find out more here: bit.ly/3HktcAe

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

Procrastination and stress management from @TheServiceDesk Getting a handle on your stress and procrastination can make all the difference to your academic life and success. Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/4kpOoTu

"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!

🌐 Imperial Library is on Bluesky! We’re excited to join this growing community to share library news, research support, and academic resources. 🔍 Discover our services, collections, and more: imperial.ac.uk/library Stay tuned for updates! #OurImperial