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Opening hours

The Library will be open as usual until further notice. 

The library is not immediately affected by the closure of the galleries on Sunday 26 January. The Library will remain open as usual until later in the year, but the start date and length of closure is not yet known. Details of library closure will be announced as soon as available.

  • Monday to Thursday: 10:00-17:00
  • Friday: 10:00 – 12:45, 14:15 – 17:00
  • Saturday and Sunday: closed

We are closed on Bank Holidays and University closed days

 When the Reading Rooms are closed users will be able to request books to be transferred to the Allport Room/Cadbury Research Library for consultation. 
For information about the major Barber Institute refurbishment which includes improved  ventilation for the concert hall, a new level-access entrance, accessible toilet and other enhancements see find out more about the improvement works

Directions 

The Barber Fine Art library is located on the ground floor of the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, on the University of Birmingham's Edgbaston campus. See detailed travel information including public transport links.

Please contact us if you have any queries ahead of your visit. 

Membership

  • University staff and students: membership is automatic. Your University ID card is your library card.
  • External researchers: you can apply for membership or visit us.