Perry Library: Visiting the Library

Perry Library and Havering Campus Libraries are open

Library opening hours 

Visiting Havering Campus Library 

At present due to the COVID-19 situation we still have social distancing in place. This is reducing the capacity of the library so please only visit us if you really need to use our study spaces, equipment or resources for your course

We strongly recommend you also take advantage of the quick COVID tests, which are available at our test centre on Rotary Street on Southwark Campus. These tests can be booked online.

Changes to the library services

There are currently changes to how you access study spaces and increased safety measures in the building. Please pay attention to the following information.

• You must wear a face covering to come into the Library unless exempt due to disability/health or other reasons  
• All floors and large study rooms are open with the exception of the Group Rooms and pods

• All floors will be reduced in capacity for social distancing purposes 

• Staff on-site will be monitoring building occupancy and we will be operating a one in one out policy if the library is full

• Book and DVD shelves - you can browse, use items, and borrow items as normal 

• If you use books for study in the building but don't borrow them you are asked to place them on our quarantine book trolleys. Staff will remove these from the floor for cleaning before they are returned to the  shelves.

• To return items, please use our book returns slot outside the main entrance to the library

• Laptops are currently unavailable.

• Enquiry services are still online and by phone. Our help desk on 1 East of the Perry Library is currently open for a reduced service - Opening Times.

All of these changes will be subject to continued monitoring. 

Your Responsibility

Before your visit to the Perry Library

You must read the Staying Safe On Campus guidelines.

If you are displaying any symptoms of COVID, are feeling unwell or have come into contact with anyone that has tested positive or thinks they have COVID do not come to the library or campus, seek medical advice immediately. 

During your visit to the Library
If you develop COVID symptoms on campus,you must report to nearest reception straight away (reception will support and advise you) and then go home.

After your visit
If you develop COVID symptoms within 14 days of having been on-campus, please report this to LSBU's Central Reporting Hub - covidreport@lsbu.ac.uk - giving your name, student ID, and phone number.

When you arrive at the Perry Library

When you come through the entrance gates, you will need to complete a COVID Track and Trace form. You can then enter the library, choose a suitable study space and browse and access books within the areas of the library that remain open. Please ensure that you follow all safety notices, wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth at all times, wash your hands regularly, use the hand sanitiser provided, and keep at least 2 metres apart from all other people.

Cleaning materials will be provided for you to wipe down the surfaces and equipment in your study area before and after you use it. There will also be increased scheduled cleaning of the building by the cleaning team.

Water Fountains

The water fountains will be available for those who need drinking water but you must bring a water bottle or cup to fill from the fountain tap. No drinking directly from the fountain will be permitted.

Returning Books and DVDs You Have On Loan

We know many of you have books on loan from us which you no longer require and would like to return.

Books can now be returned as normal at the library returns terminal in our foyer where you can get a receipt for items you have returned.  If you don't want to come into the building you can still drop items at the book returns bin outside our entrance doors.

Alternatively you can return items by post. You can returns items to us by Royal Mail where you can print a postage label using our Freepost Service 

Perry Library Book Returns
103 Borough Road
London
SE1 0AA

If you have any questions about these services, please get in touch.