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University of Bristol Library
Contact details
Website: http://www.bris.ac.uk/is/ E-mail: library-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk Tel: 0117 928 8000
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About the library
The University of Bristol libraries contain approximately 1.4 million volumes of printed books and journals which is the largest academic collection in the South West of England. They also provide access to thousands of electronic resources. The service operates across 12 branch libraries:
- Arts and Social Sciences Library and Special Collections
- Biological Sciences Library
- Chemistry Library
- Dental Library
- Education Library
- Geographical Sciences Library
- Medical Library
- Physics Library
- Queen's Building Library (Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science)
- Social Medicine Library
- Veterinary Science Library
- Wills Library (Earth Sciences, Law and European Documentation Centre)
The local library catalogue is available online.
Accessing materials
Can I see live document availability on Copac? Yes. The Copac local holdings display will tell you if a document is currently on-loan, reference only etc. as well giving you local location details.
Can I obtain items via Inter Library Loan? Yes, subject to the library's local lending policy. You have to request an inter-library loan via a library of which you are a member. Talk to your own library staff about whether they think the document you need is likely to be available for loan and for advice on making an inter-library loan request.
Can I visit the library to view materials? Yes, visit the library's web site for access details. If you wish to visit it is advisable to contact the library in advance to ensure the material you need will be available.
How do I find primary source material held at this institution? Visit the University of Bristol's contributor page at the Archives Hub for information.
