Using the Templeman Library in the vacation

Library 24/7 opening ends

This Friday, the Templeman Library’s 24/7 opening ends and vacation opening hours start.

The Library closes at 00:00 midnight on Friday 17 June.

Saturday 18 June: Templeman East closed in the morning

Templeman West is open 08:00 – 00:00 midnight.

Templeman East opens at 12:00 on Saturday. It’s closed in the morning for electrical work. If you need books from Templeman East, you’ll need to get them before midnight on Friday or wait till after 12:00 on Saturday.

Opening hours: 19 June – 25 September

By popular demand, the Library’s vacation opening hours are even longer than last year:

 08:00 – 00:00 midnight, 7 days a week. You’ll need a KentOne card to enter after 18:00.

The Library is closed on Bank Holiday Monday 29 August.

IT and Library Support Desk, Welcome Desk, Loan Desk and Templeman East Help Point

  • Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 18:00
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 18:00
  • Sunday: closed

The Library is self-service outside these times.

Templeman Library Development

There will be major reconstruction work in the centre of the Library over the summer. It’s happening in the vacation to avoid disturbing people in teaching and exam times.

It will be noisy in the Library at times. If you need somewhere quieter to work, try:

  • areas of Templeman West and East furthest away from the centre
  • study hubs around campus. Oaks study hub is open 24/7 with KentOne card access all summer

Templeman East outside lift

The platform lift outside Templeman East isn’t working at the moment. We’re sorry for the inconvenience, and we’re trying to find a solution as soon as possible.

If you have problems accessing Templeman East, you can:

Borrowing books in the vacation

Borrowing over the summer is the same as in term, so that books stay accessible to everyone who needs them.

If you’re away from Kent, remember:

  • Loan periods are the same, so keep renewing your books when they’re due
  • If someone recalls a book you have, you’ll  need to return it
  • If you have any problems, contact the Loan Desk as soon as possible: email lendingenquiries@kent.ac.uk or phone 01227 82 3572

More information: your vacation borrowing checklist

Using other university libraries

If you’re a Kent student or staff, you can use other university libraries around the UK and Ireland through SCONUL Access. You’ll need to register a few days before you visit.