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Library refurbishment

Project information

Originally opened in 1964 the University Library & Archives was extended in 1978 and 1988. Then in March 2012 it reopened its doors following a complete refurbishment costing £20 million, to provide an environment and range of study facilities befitting a 21st century campus.

Expansion

The refurbishment project also saw the Library building extending west to connect up with the former Computer Science building, now renamed the Harry Fairhurst Library, after the first University Librarian. Opened on 26 April 2011, this development significantly enlarges the University Library, providing 500 media-rich reader places for individual and group study and research, in a modern environment. 

Improvements

As well as making improvements to lighting, heating and ventilation in the existing JBM building, new study areas have been provided. These include zoned silent and quiet study areas, PC rooms (including a silent cluster) and group study rooms.  All areas are IT enabled with either fixed PCs or wireless connectivity with power provided to desktop.

More information on the Library

For more information on the library see the Library website:

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