Library extension project

What is happening now?

We're nearly there! The Library extension is edging ever closer to completion and from Wednesday 17 October our new entrance will be operational. From this time clients will enter and exit the building from its northern side. You will be able to make use of many new features, including new and improved service desks; new express computers in the foyer area; and a spacious new stairwell on the eastern side of the foyer.

The old entrance and foyer area will be closed for ongoing building works. Key Ground Floor services remain open and can be accessed via the Law Library. Several printers (including the colour printer/photocopier) have been relocated to the Photocopying Room. Additional printers will be installed in the Law Library in the near future.

A summary of key impacts is listed below. Don't forget to ask our friendly staff if you need help or would like any further information.

What do I need to know?

How do I get around the building?

• Use the new entrance on the northern side of the building (facing onto the Communications Centre courtyard and Nectar café)
• Use Stair East (near the new entrance) or Stair South (near the Photocopying Room) to access the Ground Floor, Level 1 and Level 2
• Use the Central Stairs between Levels 1 and 2 only
• Please note that lift access is available from the south-west corner of the building. Central Lift now closed.

Where are the toilets?

• Ground Floor – male toilet only
• Level 1 – male and female toilets available
• Level 2 – male, female and disabled toilets available

Where are the photocopiers?

• Photocopiers are still available in the Photocopying Room on the Ground Floor

You can also use:

• Colour copier/printer – now available in Photocopying Room
• Law Library – 4 copiers
• Level 1 – 6 copiers
• Level 2 – 5 copiers

How can I access a computer?

• Computers remain available on all floors of the Library and more will be made available over the next few weeks

You can also:

• Use the Link to access the Student Central Computing Laboratories, Building 17
• Borrow a laptop for up to 3 hours for use in the Library – 30 laptops now available from Short Loans

What has changed on the Ground Floor?

• New entrance and service desks now open
• Quick email and catalogue access computers now available
• Other Ground Floor services still available. Walk through the Law Library to Special Collections, Group Study Rooms, Research Help computer area and Photocopying Room
• New Reading Room available soon
• Central Lift now closed - lift access from south-west corner only

What has changed on Level 1?

• Printers and photocopiers now available
• New Access Room now available on Level 1 – ask at Information
• Link between Library and ITS (Buildings 16 and 17) now open
• Additional study spaces available with improved wireless network access
• More study spaces available soon
• Central Lift now closed - lift access from south-west corner only

What has changed on Level 2?

• Printers and photocopiers now available
• Additional study spaces available with improved wireless network access
• More study spaces available soon
• Journals Collection - some titles sent to storage. Check our Storage Collection web page for more information.
• Central Lift now closed - lift access from south-west corner only

Don't forget to ask our friendly staff if you need help or would like any further information.