Libraries
Denis Arnold Music Library

Denis Arnold Music Library

Welcome to Denis Arnold Music Library on University Park - supporting the Department of Music.

 

News and updates

Using libraries during high temperatures

Description
We aim to stay open in our current opening hours but if we are unable to maintain a reasonable working or study temperatures, we may need to close at short notice.
Date:
10 July 2025


Contact the Library Helpline via phone, email or Live Chat. Library status

 

Opening times

Last entry to the library is 15 minutes before the advertised library closing time. Library closing procedures are announced by tannoy.

Vacation opening hours
DateOpening times
Monday Closed
Tuesday 1pm - 4.30pm 
Wednesday Closed
Thursday  1pm - 4.30pm
Friday  Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed 

 

Standard opening hours (from 15 September)

Standard opening hours
DateOpening times
Monday - Friday

9.30am - 4.30pm

Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed 
 

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Visiting the library

Location

Denis Arnold Music Library
Arts Centre
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

Google Map

Libraries essentials

  • Bring your University Card or Library Card for access. What if I forget my card?
  • Hot food should be eaten outside the library.
  • Please don't leave your belongings unattended, keep them with you at all times.
  • Smoking and vaping is prohibited in all university buildings, including libraries.
  • University policy prohibits bicycles and scooters being brought into all buildings, including libraries.
 

Take a look inside

 

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What's available in the library?

Facilities and study space

The following services are available in the library:

Get Library Ready

The nearest Prayer rooms can be found in the Portland Building. Visit the Chaplaincy website for more information.

 

Books and locations

Denis Arnold Music Library is home to subject resources for the Department of Music.

You can search our collections using the library discovery tool, NUsearch

Not sure where to start? Take a look at our subject guides to discover the key resources for your subject area including books, journals, databases and more.

Discover our collections

 

Access

You will need your University Card for access to the library. 

Denis Arnold Music Library has:

  • door access via level front door
  • library on the ground floor
  • accessible unisex WC in the School of Music
  • parking for blue badge holders nearby
  • Hearing Loop situated at reception desk

Access plans showing emergency exits and refuges:

 
 

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Help and support

Contact Library staff

Too noisy?

If you are finding it difficult to study because of noise disruption, please let Library staff know.

Health and wellbeing

Report and supportGuide to wellbeing support at the university (PDF)

 

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University of Nottingham Libraries

King's Meadow Campus
Lenton Lane
Nottingham, NG7 2NR

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