Colchester:

The Albert Sloman library can be used by members of the public over 16 years of age as a place to study, with reference use of the material on the shelves. 

Access times

Members of the public can access the Albert Sloman library:

Term - time (October - Beginning of June): 8am - Midnight Mon-Friday, 9-5 weekends.

Summer vacation: 8am - 6pm weekdays, 9am - 5pm Saturdays, we are closed on Sundays.

E-resource access

We can offer a limited set of 'walk-in' e-resources on specific computer terminals in the library. If this is required please ask at the Library Helpdesk during staffed hours. More information in the link below.

Children in the library policy

More information on visiting with children under 15 years of age can be found in our Children in the Library FAQ.

Wifi / PCs

There is no access to the PCs in the library. However, if you bring your own device, you can connect to Guest Wifi (more information in the link below).

Southend:

The Forum library is a public library, open to everyone. Members of the public can read our books in the library but cannot borrow them.

To access e-resources, you will need to ask the staff on the Ground Floor to see the University Librarian. We will then ask you to fill in a form. You can then access the databases using the public library computers on the 1st floor of The Forum. Access to the 2nd Floor of The Forum is not available to external users. 

Loughton:

No access to members of the public.

Please check the Opening Hours for all our libraries before you visit.