Please be aware of these changes to our services. We are being responsive to government guidance and decisions made by University Management and we will make every effort to keep you up to date with changes to our services.

Answers to many common queries can be found on Library webpages, IT Services webpages and on our FAQs page.

Requests and recalls are not currently available. Auto renewals will continue so you will not need to worry about returning any items or being charged any fines. If you need an item urgently please contact customer services and we will try to fulfil your request with an e-book.

We are no longer lending or accepting devices for booking in, or issuing University ID cards, at Library Information Desks. If you have a problem with your device, or if you require a new ID card, please email customer services or log a call at in the service desk.

Opening hours and support available

Bay Library and Singleton Park Library are open to staff and students of Swansea University. Check webpages for up to date opening hours.

Library Information Desks are currently closed but online support for Library and IT Services is available from 8am-8pm every day via customer services and service desk.

Subject specific support is available online via Libguides and through the chat service, Ask a Librarian, Monday to Friday 9-5 also. Find the link also on the Libguides page. 

The St David's Park Library is closed until 14th April.  Online support and appointments are available via the LibGuides and LibChat.

South Wales Miners’ Library and Banwen Library are closed but staff are maintaining support services.  DACE students should email karen.dewick@swansea.ac.uk or miners@swansea.ac.uk with any queries.  Please email with any enquiries relating to our research collections.

Richard Burton Archives is closed but staff are maintaining support services. Please email with enquiries.

The Transcription Centre is closed but staff are maintaining support services. Email with enquiries.

The Egypt Centre is closed until further notice and all events are cancelled or postponed. Please email with enquiries.

Taliesin and Great Hall are closed. Events have been cancelled or postponed. Please see https://www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk/en/ for up-to-date information or email info@taliesinartscentre.co.uk .