Aldham Robarts Library, Liverpool

Name: Aldham Robarts Library
Address: 29 Maryland Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 151 231 3179

#189 among attractions in Liverpool

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The Aldham Robarts Library, is one of the two designated libraries belonging to Liverpool John Moores University in Liverpool, England. It is located at Maryland Street and serves the Mount Pleasant Campus situated in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter. Designed by architectural firm Austin-Smith:Lord and built in 1994, the Aldham Robarts Library has won numerous architectural awards. The four-storey, 5,324 m² building contains 386 personal computers alongside countless books and online catalogues that cater mainly for the faculties of Business and Law and Media, Arts and Social Science. Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex, which can be entered by scanning a relevant student ID card by the ground floor turnstiles. Other services available in the Library include research and learner support, enrolment, student finance, coursework submission, welfare and counselling and employability advice. The Aldham Robarts Library is open 24/7 during term time, albeit some services are restricted. ()

Coordinates: 53°24'10"N, 2°58'19"W

Address

29 Maryland StreetCentral LiverpoolLiverpool United Kingdom

Contact

+44 151 231 3179

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~750 ftNE
Iconic modern edifice and place of worship
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The Oratory, Liverpool
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~730 ftSE
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~390 ftS
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Hardman Street, Liverpool
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~600 ftE
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~1130 ftW
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~1570 ftW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aldham Robarts Library?

Nearby attractions include St Andrew's Church, Liverpool (1 min walk), Wellington Rooms, Liverpool (3 min walk), Rodney Street, Liverpool (3 min walk), Everyman and Playhouse Youth Theatre, Liverpool (3 min walk).

How to get to Aldham Robarts Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aldham Robarts Library:

Train

Liverpool Central (9 min walk)
Liverpool Lime Street (11 min walk)

Bus

Pembroke Place Stop P • Lines: 18 (11 min walk)
London Road/stand E • Lines: 18 (12 min walk)