UCT Library

UCT Libraries are a world-class repository of knowledge and innovative research. Our libraries offer a diverse array of study and research materials, as well as professional and expert assistance in finding information and carrying out research.

Library Hours

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Chancellor Oppenheimer Library8:00am – 10:00pm8:00am – 10:00pm8:00am – 10:00pm8:00am – 10:00pm8:00am – 5:00pmClosedClosed
Hlanganani Study Area24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours
Bolus Herbarium LibraryClosed for renovationsClosed for renovationsClosed for renovationsClosed for renovationsClosed for renovationsClosedClosed
Brand van Zyl Law Library8:00am – 10:00pm8:00am – 10:00pm8:00am – 10:00pm8:00am – 10:00pm8:00am – 5:00pmClosedClosed
Law Library study space24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours
Built Environment Library8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pmClosedClosed
Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library8:30am – 10:00pm8:30am – 10:00pm8:30am – 10:00pm8:30am – 10:00pm8:30am – 5:00pmClosedClosed
Impilo Junction24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours24 Hours
Hiddingh Hall Library8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pmClosedClosed
Institute of Child Health Library9:00am – 3:00pm9:00am – 3:00pm9:00am – 3:00pm9:00am – 3:00pm9:00am – 3:00pmClosedClosed
Special CollectionsClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
Library Learning Lounge8:00am – 4:00pm8:00am – 4:00pm8:00am – 4:00pm8:00am – 4:00pm8:00am – 4:00pmClosedClosed
WH Bell Music Library8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pmClosedClosed
Virtual Library8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pm8:30am – 5:00pmClosedClosed

The following visitors and visiting members will not be able to make use of any library spaces and services at present:

  • UCT Alumni (Graduated)
  • CHELiN Members (UCT, SUN, CPUT & UWC staff and students)
  • CHELSA Members
  • Prospective Masters and PhD students
  • UCT-affiliated Research Institute Members
  • Visiting Researchers
  • Day Visitors

We regret that we are unable to admit school learners, students from private educational institutions, or undergraduates from other tertiary institutions, including distance-learning institutions.