The main library of Birmingham University is a concentration of learning resources, with 2.5 million books and more than 3 million manuscripts, adequate computer equipment, good learning conditions and a leisure area with wireless network. In addition, Birmingham University consists of more than a dozen libraries, most of which have their own specialized libraries, among which Barber Library is the most famous, mainly collecting art and music books; In addition, there are about 55,000 books in the library of the College of Education, the library of the Saili Oak Campus, the Barnes Medical Library and the Harding Law Library, and more than 60,000 books in the European Resource Center and the Shakespeare Institute.

Except for the reference materials of various libraries, most books can be checked out. There is a short rent District, which is full of frequently used course books. The loan period is 24 hours, and you can return or renew it at the library 1 1 the next day. The fine for short-term borrowing area is very heavy, 50p for each overtime hour. Other books can be checked out at any time, and can be renewed in the library or online. Undergraduate students can borrow at most 12 books, and no more than two books in a short time. Electronic journals and electronic resources can be obtained online, and the library has a large number of hard copies, which contain many materials older than electronic journals.

On August 9th, 20 1 1, the campus of Birmingham University was re-planned. The main library will be demolished, and a new library will be built on the west side of the main library, so the central axis from the north gate to the bell tower will be restored to its original appearance. The new library will open in September 20 16.