Opening hours
The Library will be open as usual until further notice.
The library is not immediately affected by the closure of the galleries. 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. 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.
- 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
May Bank Holidays
The library will be closed on Monday 5 and Monday 26 May 2025
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 .
Directions
The Barber Fine Art library is located on the ground floor of the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, on the University 麻豆精选's Edgbaston campus. 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.