The University is investing over £40 million into the further redevelopment and refurbishment of the Library.
The Library building at Whiteknights opened in 1964 and was extended in 1985. This major redevelopment comes after the first £4.4m phase revamped the study spaces and furniture on the 2nd to 5th Floors back in 2013 and 2014.
The next phase of the project will increase space for individual study, and will make better use of the space currently available on the Ground and 1st Floors. The redevelopment will provide better access and security across the building as well as improving its energy efficiency, as a result of improved insulation and ventilation. New lifts will be installed, and an improved service for borrowing and returning books will be put into place.
The exterior of the building will be totally re-clad and will have replacement windows fitted throughout, providing a striking focal point at the heart of the Whiteknights campus.
The Library will remain operational to students across the entirety of the redevelopment. Work started in 2016 and is anticipated to be completed by late 2019.
For more information on the Refurbishment Project contact Robin Hunter, Facilities Manager.
