General Information

a name and address
1 Type of library university [Leeds University Library comprises 5 libraries, 2 galleries and 7 stores. The Laidlaw Library is its newest library building.]
2 Name of library / Name of mother institution The Laidlaw Library / University of Leeds
3 Address Woodhouse Lane, Leeds. LS2 9JT
4 Phone / Fax / Email 0113 343 5663
library@leeds.ac.uk
5 Name of the director of the library Dr. Stella Butler
6 Contact person for enquiries Jane Saunders
library@leeds.ac.uk
0113 343 5663
b population served
7 Current readership, number of registered readers 62000
8 Number of full time students 28752
9 Number of part time students 3154
10 Number of staff in institution 7726
c the old/original building(s)
11 Total floor area 25372 sq. metres [This includes public areas and closed stores.]
12 Number of reader seats 3897
13 Total capacity of shelving 93400 linear metres
14 …in open access storage 54034 linear metres
15 …in closed access stacks 39366 linear metres
16 Number of library staff 145
17 Opening hours to the public Dependant on time of year. Term: Mon-Thurs 8am-midnight, Fri 8am - 7pm, Sat 10am - 5pm/midnight (one library). Exams 24/7