Hartley Library stands on University Road at the heart of the University of Southampton campus. As the university’s main library facility, it serves students, researchers and staff with extensive collections across multiple floors. The building’s central position within the campus makes it easily accessible from the main academic and residential areas, providing a key resource hub for the institution’s learning and research activities.
The library offers study spaces, computer facilities and access to digital and physical materials spanning humanities, sciences, engineering and social disciplines. Its location on University Road places it within walking distance of lecture halls, student accommodation and the wider city centre beyond the campus boundaries. The facility remains one of Southampton’s primary academic research libraries and continues to support the university’s educational mission.