News: building works
Building works on Level 3
Commencing Friday 4 September until Wednesday 9 September, there will be extensiveÌýelectrical work undertaken on Level 3 of theÌýBarr Smith LibraryÌýto install new lighting in this space.
Barr Smith Library stairs closed
Please be aware that the stairs leading down from the Barr Smith Library to the Barr Smith Lawns are currently unavailable until Wednesday 9th January due to building works. More information about the redevelopment of Union House can be found here.
Level 1 computer suite now open
The computer suite has now re-opened on Level 1 South. Find it in the wedge area just next to the ramp.
BSL level 3 now open 24/7!
Level 3 of the Barr Smith Library is now open 24 hours a day, so you can study in the Library (or at least a part of the Library!) when you want to.
Level 1 now open!
Semester 2 is a very exciting time of year for the library, with our brand new Level 1 of the Barr Smith Library finally opening its doors today!
Library opening hours & swipe access
The Barr Smith library has recently introduced a change to our building access in the evenings which will align with Hub Central after-hours access and will also help improve security on campus.
Sneak preview - level 1 South
We were given a sneak-peak earlier this week when we got the chance to visit Level 1 South of the Barr Smith Library.
Level 1 wedge closure
As part of the Level 1 south refurbishment currently taking place in the Barr Smith Library, the study wedge on Level 1 will also be closed to access from today.
Temporary changes to accessing Special Collections
The redevelopment of Level 1 means that Rare Books and Special Collections will be operating out of a temporary new site on Level 2 of the Barr Smith Library as of Monday 6 November 2017 until mid-2018.
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The transformation begins – Barr Smith Library redevelopment
The transformation of the Barr Smith Library is about to commence, with two major building works projects starting in November: a complete refurbishment of the southern end of Level 1 to facilitate the move of the Elder Music Library into the Barr Smith Library, and a smaller joint Hub Central – ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog Library project to improve signage and wayfinding on Level 3.
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