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As part of planned improvements to library facilities, work will take place over Summer 2026 to upgrade mobile shelving on the Floor 2 and Floor 3 extensions. Originally installed in 2007, this shelving is now obsolete, with spare parts and manufacturer support no longer available, making it increasingly difficult to maintain.

The upgrade will introduce new motors and control panels, enabling smoother and more reliable operation. It will also include enhanced LED lighting, creating a brighter and more welcoming study environment. The new system uses modern technology and will be fully supported under warranty, ensuring long-term reliability and continued access to collections.

Work is expected to begin in late June and will be completed before the start of Term 1.

In preparation for, and during the works, library staff will move stock to maintain access to materials where possible. We are taking steps to minimise disruption, including keeping high-demand items readily available and offering alternative access options such as Click and Collect, Get It For Me, and fetching services for items in temporary storage.

Thank you for your patience while we improve your library spaces.

The University of Warwick will shortly be launching its Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) and inviting postgraduate research students to take part. The survey will open on 20 April 2026 and will run until 8 May 2026.

PRES is the only national survey focused specifically on postgraduate research students’ experience. The results provide rich insight into our students’ experiences of postgraduate research programmes and allow us to make comparisons both internally and across the sector. This evidence is vital in helping us identify areas for improvement and make changes that better meet students’ needs in the future.

Important: Please note from Saturday 4th July to Sunday 4th October, we’re introducing temporary changes to the Main Library’s opening hours. Here’s the detail so you can plan your study time without any surprises.

Opening Hours

· Monday–Friday: 8:00am – midnight (Main Library)

· Overnight (weekdays): Study Lounge & Eating Place remain open

· Weekend closure: Open during the day but closed overnight (8:00pm–8:00am) on Saturday and Sunday.

For further information please visit, Library spaces - University of Warwick Library

Did you know the Library offers extra study spaces during Term 3? Following the success of opening the Floor 2 Training Room as additional study space in Term 2, it will continue to be available throughout Term 3 (subject to existing bookings). We also set aside a number of additional rooms that can be opened depending on demand; these will be advertised via the Library study space tracker.

Find out more about the largest industrial dispute in British history with this wonderful exhibition commemorating the centenary of the General Strike in 1926. The physical exhibition is located in the Library and the MRC, and there is a terrific online resource, including a great interactive map where you can see the impact of the strike in specific areas. Do visit the exhibition and check out the online resource at Reporting the General Strike.