UCL SSEES Library

10/09/2026

SSEES Library will be closed all day on Saturday 19th September, so that our carpets and hard floors can be deep cleaned in preparation for the start of term.

27/08/2026

SSEES Library will be closed on Monday 31st August for the Bank Holiday.
Some other UCL libraries will be open, without staffed services - see details here:

Library service information updates.

02/07/2026

Important: Due to our annual staff conference, SSEES Library and most other UCL libraries will be CLOSED all day on Wednesday 15th July.
Some spaces will remain open, including the UCL Main Library and the Student Centre.

Opening hours for our libraries and study spaces.

24/06/2026

If you are looking for somewhere cool-ish to study today, we are open from 10:00 until 19:00. The temperature on the Lower Ground floor is currently a pleasant 23.4 degrees and there is a water fountain too.

12/06/2026

Today is the last day of term. On Monday 15th June we will switch to our summer opening hours: 10:00-19:00, Monday-Friday, and 10:00-17:00 on Saturdays.
To check the summer opening hours of all UCL libraries, see: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library/opening-hours

07/05/2026

Check out the next UCL Clothes Swap, happening tomorrow (8th May, 09:30-16:00) at the Chancellors Hall, Senate House. It's a great, sustainable, way to refresh your wardobe for free! 👚👖👟👒 ♻️

Did you know that 26% of the items in our wardrobes go unworn? We're holding clothes swap shops across the year so that pre-loved clothing doesn't go to waste, and you can find something new you love. Join us to swap your clothes for free!

29/04/2026

Good luck to everyone starting their exams this week! 🍀 If you need a break from your studies, check out the article below.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, or you want to take your mind off studying, we’ve got a wide range of resources and services to support you through the assessment period.

29/04/2026

Please note that SSEES Library will be CLOSED for the Bank Holiday on Monday 4th May.

If you need somewhere to study, the Main Library, the Science Library and the Student Centre will all be open 24 hours, without staffed services.

Check the opening hours of other UCL libraries here ⬇️

Opening hours for our libraries and study spaces.