Taylor Institution Library

The library has two entrances:

Main entrance (not level access) is located on St Giles. 

Accessible entrance is also located on St Giles, at the new entry to Ashmolean extension.

Follow the pathway to the Ashmolean entrance and on the left hand side you will see two large black doors and a small doorbell indicating disability assistance.

Ring the bell and a porter will come and open the doors, you will be escorted along a corridor to the entrance of the library.

The library has double doors, one of which is held open.  For wheelchair users, it will be necessary to open the other half, the porters lodge is located directly adjacent to the entrance and they will help when required.

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The library has two floors, the lift is outside of the library in the corridor, therefore those with a mobility impairment and it is necessary to leave the library, take the lift and re-enter the library on the second floor.

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There is only one accessible toilet located outside the library by the alternative entrance (at the end of the corridor).

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There is a fixed hearing loop located at the main enquiries desk (near main reading room).

Term time:

Mon- Fri    9.00-19.00,

Sat           10.00-16.00

Sunday    closed

Vacation Hours:

Mon-Fri     9.00-19.00,

Sat           10.00-16.00

Sun:         Closed

July-September:

Mon-Fri    9.00-17.00,

Sat          10.00-16.00

Closed Periods:

Christmas.

Good Friday through to Easter Monday.

1 week following late summer bank holiday.

2 days of St Giles' Fair at beginning of September.