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Mobile shelving upgrades – main library

Works on upgrading the electronic mobile shelving in the library will begin on 29th June. The expectation is that two blocks of shelving will be closed off during each phase with works beginning on floor 2 extension.  While the works are underway there will be limited access to materials for Click and Collect requests. However, we will arrange access times with contractors so that materials can still be requested. There will be noise during the upgrades with works beginning on Floor 2 extension, impacting Science Journal collections, and the Science oversize and pamphlet collection.

The works will upgrade the existing Nordplan electrical system to Bruynzeel electronics. Nordplan systems are now obsolete and the availability of spares to support these systems diminishes on an ongoing basis. By upgrading to the Bruynzeel dynamic system we will be able to rewarranty the system and have access to spares and servicing for the future. Motors and control panels will be replaced and new LED lighting systems installed. The system will benefit from lower use of power and existing electrical connections will be replaced by standard 3 pin sockets.

Library & Archives is delighted to announce that it has successfully achieved the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) standard following its recent assessment. Customer Service Excellence is a nationally recognised quality standard that assesses how effectively organisations deliver customer-focused services and meet the needs and expectations of their customers. The assessment resulted in full compliance across all 57 criteria, with no Partial Compliance findings, and the assessor awarded 6 Compliance Plus awards.

The Library is currently consulting staff and students on the proposed new Library Collections Policy, which will guide how library resources are selected, maintained, developed, and reviewed across physical and digital collections.

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

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