Edward Boyle Library Extension Go-Ahead

In October Council approved funds for a refurbishment and extension to the Edward Boyle Library. Completion is anticipated in August 2012, although it will be at least another 12 months before work begins. This building programme will allow for the creation of high quality study provision, with a focus on zoning areas for quiet and for group study. Upgraded IT equipment, enhanced self service provision and a cafe are all included in the plans. The plans approved also provide for the creation of an additional Library store, to allow the Library to continue to preserve and develop its print collections.

Summer Projects 2008

Last Summer a huge amount of library resources were transferred to Leeds from the Bretton Hall campus. Every Summer (June to August) the Library undertakes an extensive programme of important collection management projects. This year the library is carrying out 6 different projects in the Brotherton Library. The aim of these projects is to carry out vital maintenance of Library collections during the quiet vacation period in order to minimise the disruption to users.

We apologise in advance for any disruption that this project work may cause, especially where selective parts of the collections become temporarily unavailable while we process and move stock.

Details about the major activities scheduled in the Library for Summer 2008 can be found on the Library website at: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/library/secure/editing/