Libraries

Architecture Library

The Architecture Library provides information services to the Welsh School of Architecture, and holds the Architecture Rare Book collection.

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Opening hours

Christmas recess opening hours
18-21 December: 09:00-17:00
22 December: 09:00-16:00
23 December - 1 January: Closed
2-5 January: 09:00-17:00
6-7 January: Closed
From 8 January: Normal semester opening hours

Monday	08:45 - 21:30
Tuesday	08:45 - 21:30
Wednesday	08:45 - 21:30
Thursday	08:45 - 21:30
Friday	08:45 - 21:30
Saturday	10:00 - 17:30
Sunday	10:00 - 17:00

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About

Main area	Architecture books Current journals Professional Studies collection Folios Rare Book collection
Mezzanine floor	Architecture journals
Lower floor	Architecture journals Dissertations arranged alphabetically by author

Access

Entry to the Bute Building is controlled by swipe card access after 17:00 weekdays and all weekend.

Located on the second floor of the Bute Building – there is lift access from the ground floor and lower ground floor.
Two reserved disabled parking spaces are provided in the Bute car park. The side door from the car park is the main entrance route for wheelchair users.
An accessible toilet is situated on the first floor landing.
Staff will retrieve books from the shelves – please ask for assistance.