February 2013 Student Round-Up McClay Library
Significant Project to Increase PC and Study Seats in the McClay Library
A significant project to substantially increase the number of reader seats and PC spaces in the McClay Library during summer 2013 has just been approved. Over 200 additional seats will be created on the ground floor of the Library by removing the office space to the south of the building enabling us to open up the area between the atrium and Botanic Gardens for student use. The opportunity is also being taken to increase the size of the student lounge and toilets on the ground floor. While there will be some disruption over the summer months, this will be localised on the ground floor as much as possible and will be programmed carefully around the examination re-sit period. Other planned service improvements in the McClay Library during summer 2013 include enhancing performance of the wireless network and installation of an automatic book sorter which will improve book circulation.
Qcat Mobile
You can now access the Library Catalogue from your mobile phone. Simply go to qub.ac.uk/qcat to use Qcat on the go.
St Patrick’s Day, Easter and May Day Opening Hours
The Library will be closed for St Patricks Day on Sunday 17 and Monday 18 March.
It will also be closed for Easter from Good Friday (29 March) until Easter Tuesday (2 April) inclusive.
This year, for the first time, the Library will be open for study access (no staffed services) on the May Day Public Holiday (Monday 6 May) from 9.00am until 9.00pm.
24-hour opening for the summer examination period will re-commence on Sunday 21 April. During the weeks of 24-hour opening the Library will open much earlier on Sunday mornings than in previous years (i.e. 8.00am rather than 12.00 noon).
Food & Drink
While we are happy for you to have drinks with secure lids (both hot and cold) in any area of the Library (except the Special Collections Reading Room), food should not be eaten anywhere in the Library apart from the student lounge area on the ground floor.
If you have any comments or queries on the content of this document or wish to comment on library services more generally, please e-mail: library@qub.ac.uk
