Philip Robinson Library occupies a brick building on Jesmond Road West in Newcastle upon Tyne, within the Newcastle University campus in the NE2 postcode area. The library is operated by Newcastle University and serves both students and external members, with full wheelchair accessibility and reliable internet access throughout the building.
University members can access the library 24/7 during term time, with extended hours of 08:30-22:00 Tuesday to Friday and 10:00-22:00 Saturday to Monday and bank holidays outside term. External members are restricted to desk hours: 08:30-20:00 Tuesday to Friday, and 10:00-18:00 Saturday to Monday during term time, reducing to 10:00-18:00 across all days when the university is not in session. Enquiries and support are available by phone on +44 191 208 7662 or by email at libraryhelp@ncl.ac.uk.