As part of preparation for building work, Library staff are relocating books and journals into the back half of the Library (known as Library 2). The shelves have been packed tightly to reduce space; if you have any concerns about access or cannot find what you are looking for, please ask at the Library’s service point on the ground floor.
As a result of book moving, visitors to the Library will see empty shelves on Levels 2 and 3. Most shelving will remain in place until building work commences because we need to retain the lighting that is attached. Last year some books that hadn’t been used for many years were moved to storage. These are shown on Discover and can be retrieved for staff and students. Retrieval is daily Monday to Friday and the item should be available by 1.30pm. An urgent service is available (Monday-Friday) if necessary (subject to staff availability).
Refurbishment of the Manawatū Library is now expected to begin in 2023. The Library will remain open while the transformation takes place – with a range of study space in the Library and elsewhere on campus.
