The library building on the Open University campus at Walton Hall in Milton Keynes offers study spaces for OU students and staff, as well as staff and students from other universities and local colleges.

It is advisable to check the opening hours before you visit.

The Library building at Walton Hall is self-service, but Library Helpdesk staff are available to help with enquiries relating to borrowing, renewing and returning items during the hours shown below.

Opening Hours

Days Library Helpdesk Library Building (self-service)
Monday - Thursday 09.00 - 17.00 08.30 - 18.30
Friday 09.00 - 17.00 08.30 - 17.00
Out of Hours Chat to a Librarian available 24/7 CLOSED
Public holidays Chat to a Librarian available 24/7 CLOSED

The building is closed on public holidays observed in England and Wales and during the Open University's Christmas closure period.

Facilities:

Study spaces
Wi-Fi
Computing facilities

Study facilities

Study spaces are available on all floors.

The first and second floors offer tables for quiet study, while the ground floor is more suitable for group study or those who prefer some background noise.

Five rooms are available for private study.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi access is available throughout the Library via The Cloud network.

Computing facilities

PCs are available on the ground and first floors of the library building for educational use by Open University staff and students.

Use of computers is subject to the:

Open University Computing Code of Conduct for members of staff and external users

Open University Student Computing Code of Conduct for OU students

Contact-

Library Services
The Open University
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes MK7 6AA
United Kingdom

Email: lib-help@open.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1908 659 001, Monday to Friday, 09.00 - 17.00