Users are able to enjoy continuous access to the full range of services and resources. To support this flexibility of access IC staff are available for 12 hours a day, Monday to Friday plus 4 hours on both Saturday and Sunday.

We are only open for current University of Sheffield students, staff and researchers. We are working towards reinstating external membership access from September.

The 5 best study places in Sheffield

• Study place 1: Couch.
• Study place 2: Coffee Revolution.
• Study place 3: Ink & Water.
• Study place 4: Neighbourhood food and drink.
• Study place 5: 200 Degrees.

The IC has over 1,300 study spaces, 500 computers, and carries 100,000 texts….Information Commons, Sheffield.

The IC Café serves hot meals and snacks throughout the day and night, including curries with rice or chips for dinner, to eat in or take away, a range of burgers plus a hot dish of the day special. The IC Café also sells sandwiches, wraps, snacks, hot drinks and soft drinks so come in and grab something to eat anytime.

Sheffield Libraries have been running an Order and Collect service since early August, but opening hours have now been extended and the service has been rolled out to all council-run libraries. Sheffield City Archives on Shoreham Street have put safety measures in place to reopen on 12 October.

A condition of entry to all libraries and study spaces is that a face covering must be worn on arrival and at all times while in the library. Check our Libraries and study spaces webpage for any specific local requirements. Library Services supports the Sunflower lanyard and Please give me space schemes.

You might have heard Sheffield being called the ‘Steel City’. It gained an international reputation for steel production in the 19th century, and its population boomed during the Industrial Revolution. Innovations developed in Sheffield include stainless steel and crucible (where the theatre gets its name from!)

We are currently experiencing a Council Wide network problem, therefore libraries are currently without internet, phone access and public computer access. We happily, still have books and our e-library service!

Imperial undergraduates and taught postgraduates You can apply for reference membership of other university libraries during Christmas and summer vacations only – contact the library you wish to visit for further information. You will need to show your Imperial College ID card and some proof of your home address.

Can I return my books by post?

1. Pay by credit or debit card in person or by phone at: Main Library (020 7679 7792)
2. Pay in cash at all other libraries except for Queen Square Library, which is currently unable to accept cash owing to ongoing restrictions.
3. Send a cheque made payable to “UCL” to the Library.

The Information Commons provides a comfortable and safe study environment, as well as extensive technology support, laptop loans, and a high demand collection of 120,000 books. A wide variety of study environments range from group study to silent study. There’s a comfortable cafe if you need to take a break or meet with friends.

The Information Commons is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to registered staff and students, and to registered Alumni members during library staffed hours. Children under the age of 16 are allowed entry to all IC spaces during staffed hours and to the IC Level 0 at any time if accompanied by a member of the University.

The Garden Room, situated on the ground floor of the Information Commons is no exception. It’s a place of relaxation and calm for students. This wellbeing space not only offers students a comfortable, relaxing break from their studies, but it also serves to encourage regular breaks away from electronic devices and the temptation to work long hours.

You can also book a space in a number of teaching rooms across campus. In addition, the Students’ Union is offering a selection of drop-in spaces. For a full list, please visit the Learning Spaces web page. Our “Come Together, Write Now” sessions are now open to all students.