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Disruption to the Library 1st & 2nd March

We are striving to improve the Library as a study and learning environment for healthcare students and professionals alike. Please bear with us during Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd March as the Library refurbishment takes place.

Disruption will include:

CLOSURE of:

  • Rotunda – there will be no access to book stock and print journals by library members
  • Silent Study room – there will be no access to the silent study room

Still OPEN:

  • IT Suite
  • Training Room
  • Self-Service
  • Main Library Counter

CHANGES:

  • Study space – study rooms within the CEC have been booked for use by library members, ask at the library counter
  • Access to the book stock and printed journals – if possible and safe to do so a member of staff will be available to retrieve stock from restricted areas

The following services will be unaffected:

  • Book returns and renewals
  • Inter-library loan requests
  • Requesting a book
  • Literature Search Requests
  • Training
  • IT Suite
  • Printing & photocopying

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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