Bay Library
Bay Library
Opening hours and contact information
When are we open?
Opening Hours
Bay Library is open as follows:
Days | Library building open hours |
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24 hours | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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24 hours | Closed |
Remote support for Library Services is available by contacting us in the following ways:
- Phone us on +44 (0)1792 606400
Our phone line is open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
- Contact us on our MyUni Library live chat
MyUni Library live chat is available between the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm
Saturday - Sunday: 12pm - 8pm
- Email the MyUni Library team
Our mailbox is monitored between the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm
Saturday - Sunday: 12pm - 8pm
Library Services
The following services can be accessed via self-service as follows:
Service |
Location |
Requesting and borrowing library items |
Current students and staff may browse library shelves and borrow items via the Self-Issue terminals, located opposite the Information Desk. Items can also be requested or recalled by using our Request & Collect service. |
Returning books |
Library items can be returned via the Self-Return terminal, located near the Information Desk. Inter-Library Loans can be returned to staff at the Information Desk, during Information Desk open hours. |
Loan Laptops |
Loan laptops can be borrowed from our Laptop Lockers at Bay and Singleton Park Libraries (subject to availability). Please see our Laptop Lockers page for more information on borrowing and returning loan laptops. |
Study Spaces |
Bookable and open access study/PC spaces are available at Singleton Park and Bay Libraries. Spaces marked as 'Open Access' in the library can be used without a booking at any time. Please see our Bookable Study/PC spaces page for information on reserving a bookable space. |
General Library Enquiries |
If you cannot find the information on our library webpages: please email the MyUni Library team or call +44 (0) 1792 (60)6400 |
Subject specific Library enquiries
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Please see our Libguides Also chat online with a librarian via our Ask a Librarian service on the Libguides site |
ID Card Issue |
If you are a new student and need to collect your student ID card, please see our ID Card Collection page. If you are a new member of staff and need to collect your staff ID card, please see the information on collecting your staff ID card on the Staff Intranet. If you are a student or a member of staff and require a replacement ID card, please visit the Library Information Desk during information desk open hours. Please note that there is a £4.00 replacement fee for lost or damaged cards, and you will need to show photo ID. |
Easter Vacation 2024 Open Hours
Bay Library will be open as follows during the Easter Vacation:
Date | Library building open hours | MyUni Library Desk open hours |
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Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th March | 24 hours | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday 28th - Friday 29th March | 24 hours |
Closed |
Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st March | 24 hours | Closed |
Monday 1st - Tuesday 2nd April |
24 hours |
Closed |
Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th April | 24 hours | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th April | 24 hours | Closed |
Monday 8th - Friday 12th April | 24 hours | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th April | 24 hours | Closed |
Term-time opening hours resume on Monday 15th April 2024.
Remote support for Library Services
Remote support for library services will be available by phone, email and live chat during the Easter Vacation period, during Singleton Park Library desk open hours. Please check the Singleton Park Library Easter Vacation Open Hours information for details of our remote support hours during the vacation.
Library Restricted Access Dates for External Visitors
Access to Swansea University library buildings will be restricted to Swansea University students and staff, and SCONUL Access members from other institutions, during the following periods:
There are currently no scheduled restricted access periods.
During restricted access periods, researchers may still visit the South Wales Miners' Library and Richard Burton Archives by appointment, and external borrowers with loans due during the restricted access period may visit the library in order to return items.
Library location
Where is Bay Library?
Bay Library is located at Swansea University's Bay Campus.
You can find directions to Bay Campus on our How to Find Us page.
Bay Library is building number 5 on the Bay Campus Map.
How to contact us
Our contact details
Bay Library
Swansea University
Bay Campus
Fabian Way
Crymlyn Burrows
Swansea
SA1 8EN
Tel: +44 (0)1792 (60)6400