Keeping Your Library Safe
Please be assured that a number of protective measures have been put in place to ensure your health and safety in line with public health guidance on physical distancing, hygiene and controlling the potential spread of Covid-19
- Please check our Library Opening Hours webpage prior to visiting to ensure the library you wish to attend is open.
- Cleaning stations are in place around all Library branches and near to main touchpoints. Please wipe down study spaces and equipment using the cleaning materials provided.
- Hand Sanitising stations are in place around all Library branches and near to main touchpoints. Please use hand sanitisers provided and wash your hands regularly.
- All study spaces at least 2 metres apart to ensure social distancing.
- Please wear a face covering when visiting the Library.
- Contactless borrowing through the self-issue machine in all libraries.
- Browsing is allowed but only 1 person in the book aisles at any one time.
- Books are quarantined for 72 hours after return.
- No laptops for loan. This applies across all libraries.
- No stationery available to borrow, e.g. holepunches, staplers. This applies across all libraries.
- No phone chargers, headphones or charging station available. This applies across all libraries.
- Please follow the directional systems and maintain social distancing.
- Dispose of your rubbish after your visit.
McClay Library
- Reduced study spaces available. Please check the McClay Library Occupancy app before visiting to ensure that a study space is available.
- Access to Special Collections and Archives by appointment only.
- Specific entrance and exit to the McClay Library, with one way directional signage on site.
- Group study rooms, with a reduced capacity, are bookable through Queen's Online.
- 1 person in the print rooms.
- Cashless payments only.
Medical Library
- Reduced study spaces available.
- Entrance and exit through the main doors; two way directional signage on site.
- Group study rooms, with a reduced capacity, are bookable through Queen's Online.
- 1 person in the MFD areas.
- Cashless payments only.
Biomedical Library
- Reduced study spaces available.
- Entrance and exit through the main doors; keep left while on site and priority to be given to those exiting the Library.
- Currently the Group study room in the Biomedical Library is available for individual study only.
- 1 person in the MFD areas.
- Currently, payments cannot be taken at the Biomedical Library.
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Accessing Print and Online Resources and Services
Accessing Online Resources and Services
The following page provides access points to all of our online resources and including e-books and journals but also other resources such as Subject Guides and The Research Portal. Information on how to access online resources off-campus is also included.
Accessing Print Resources and Services
The following page provides information on finding hardcopy books and journals in the Library as well as links to Inter-Library Loans and Book Purchase Suggestions.
- Covid 19 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Answers to numerous FAQs concerning Library matters and Covid 19: https://libraryhelp.qub.ac.uk/search/?t=0&q=covid+19
As this is a rapidly change and fluid situation, please continue to check the University FAQ pages for updates:
- Further Help and Support
Help and Support Webpage
Our Help and Support webpage links to all the various ways you can contact Library staff: Library Chat, Library FAQs, Email Enquiry Services and Contact Details, Social Media. Additional information includes Subject Guides, Accessing Print and Online Resources, IT Support and Additional Support for those with Disabilities.
https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/InformationServices/TheLibrary/UsingtheLibrary/HelpandSupport/
Video Assistance
The following video explains what to expect when visiting the McClay Library: Using the McClay Library
McClay Library Induction video with with Covid-19 Guidelines
- Library Related Services
The Graduate School: https://www.qub.ac.uk/graduate-school/
Learning Development Service: https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/learning/