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Library, Archives and Learning Services is at the heart of the University. We have an excellent range of resources and facilities to help you with your studies, and are committed to offering you a first-class student experience.
We have new, modern library facilities on both campuses offering inspirational environments for study and research. Libraries contain resources in print and digital formats, a range of study spaces and expert staff to advise and assist with your learning.
Docklands Library, located at our Docklands Campus, University Way, offers a first-class learning experience. Overlooking Gallions Point Marina, it provides a stimulating space for study and a comprehensive collection of resources. With helpful and friendly staff and different study spaces to suit all needs, the library is the heart of the University.
The newly built, award-winning Stratford Library provides an inspirational setting for study and research. Situated at our Stratford campus in Water Lane, the library has a range of study spaces including group study rooms, quiet study areas and individual silent study cubicles. It also offers a high quality collection of resources and a knowledgeable team of friendly specialist staff who are always happy to help.
Building opening hours
Monday 2nd September - Sunday 29th September
| day | time |
|---|---|
| Monday - Sunday | 8am - 12 midnight |
8am, Monday 30th September - 9pm, Friday 23rd May 2025 (not including Christmas break)
| day | time |
|---|---|
| Monday - Sunday | 24 hours |
Christmas break
| day | time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 24 December | Buildings closing 12pm |
| Wednesday 25 - Thursday 26 December | Buildings closed |
| Friday 27 December | Building open 8am, 24/7 opening resumes. |
Online and face-to-face support
Face-to-face support
For face-to-face support, please visit our helpdesks at either campus library. Support is available Monday to Friday during the following periods.:
| day | TIME |
|---|---|
2 September – 29 September | Available 9am - 5pm |
30 September – 22 December | Available 9am - 7pm |
Christmas break
| day | TIME |
|---|---|
Monday 23 December | Available 9am - 5pm |
Tuesday 24 December | Available 9am - 12pm |
| Wednesday 25 December - Wednesday 1 January | Not available |
2025
| day | TIME |
|---|---|
Thursday January 2 - Sunday 26 January | 9am - 5pm |
Monday 27 January - Sunday 13 April | 9am -7pm |
Easter break
| day | TIME |
|---|---|
Monday 14 - Thursday 17 April | 9am - 5pm |
Friday 18 - Monday 21 April (Easter bank holiday weekend) | Not available |
| Tuesday 22 - Friday 25 April | 9am - 5pm |
| Monday 28 April - Sunday 25 May Monday – Friday | 9am -7pm |
There is no face-to-face support available during bank holidays and public holidays.
Online chat
For a quicker response to your enquiry please use our online chat service. Online support is available 24/7 and is monitored by UEL staff during regular face-to-face service hours.
When UEL library staff are not online, queries will be answered by members of a global library cooperative. Cooperative members will be able to respond to many queries immediately but complex queries may need to be referred to UEL library staff who will respond on their return.
Library intranet
UEL has an internal website for all current students. Access the Library site below.
Useful Links
External visitors
To find out about access to UEL libraries for Sconul, Alumni and other external visitors, see the link below.
Archives - UEL's archives and special collections
Library, Archives and Learning Services hold important archival collections related to academic disciplines including theatre studies, refugee and forced migration studies, and sports science. Our collections include the British Olympic Association Archive, Hackney Empire Theatre Archive and the Refugee Council Archive.
UEL Research Repository
UEL Research Repository is UEL's open access repository of research outputs. It provides free access to research and scholarly work created by UEL staff and PhD students.
Data.uel - research data repository
Data.uel is UEL's repository for research data. It contains data generated by academic research by members of UEL. Data.uel ensures that our research data is preserved, and where possible, is made available to all on an open access basis.
General Library Enquiries
Email: Library@uel.ac.uk
Your email will be answered within two working days.
Docklands Campus Library
Docklands Campus
University Way
London E16 2RD
Tel: +44 (0)20 8223 3434
Stratford Campus Library
Stratford Campus
Water Lane
London E15 4LZ
Tel: +44 (0)20 8223 4646
Senior Management
Regina Everitt
Director of Library, Archives and Learning Services, responsible for the strategic development, leadership and management of the high-quality library and learning services required by our diverse learning, teaching and research communities
Tel: +44 (0)20 8223 6460
Email: R.Everitt@uel.ac.uk
Thomas Pratt
Head of User Experience and Engagement. Responsible for policy development and operational effectiveness of library services with a focus on customer services and the student experience.
Email: T.Pratt@uel.ac.uk
Krishna Roy-Chowdhury
Head of Content and Digital Environments. Responsible for providing high-quality, user-focused library and learning services to our diverse learning and research community, both on and off-campus and play a key role in the strategic planning and development of the whole service. Lead Academic Services team, Collections and the digital library team, Archives and Scholarly Communications team. Leads on policy development in these areas and ensure operational effectiveness.
Email: K.Roy-Chowdhury@uel.ac.uk
Alasdair MacLeod
Docklands Campus Library Manager. Responsible for managing the Docklands Campus Library including staffing, liaising with other departments within the University and maintaining the quality of the library environment.
Email: A. MacLeod@uel.ac.uk
Florence Achen-Owor
Stratford Library Campus Manager. Responsible for managing the Stratford Campus Library including staffing, liaising with other departments within the University and maintaining the quality of the library environment.
Email: F.Achen-owor@uel.ac.uk