Summer works across Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science (LCCOS)

LCCOS has a comprehensive programme of work scheduled for summer 2025, to enhance our spaces. This may affect services, but efforts are being made to minimise disruption to users.

Update on reopening the Science Library

We are pleased to share the latest updates on the reopening of the Science Library. We have made good progress, and the spaces are really starting to come together!

While we had initially planned to welcome you back sooner, we have encountered some unexpected delays. The Science Library is now set to open on Monday 01 September.

This delay is due to issues with the supply and installation of furniture, as well as ensuring that fire egress standards are met. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

We are committed to providing you with the best possible library experience and are working diligently to ensure that everything is ready for your return. We look forward to welcoming you back into these newly enhanced spaces very soon!

Please review the following information to understand how LCCOS spaces might be affected. Note that all dates are subject to change.

IOE Library, 09 June - 25 August

The front area of the library (Level 4 / ground floor) will remain open and from this area the following services will be available:

Service Desk (Help Desk, Memebership Desk)
Click and Collect service
Scan and Send service
Book return/issue will be maintained at kiosks
Fetch service – we will run a fetch service to all collections and to IOE Stores (response times to be confirmed). Users will not have physical access to the collections.
Desks to be used to consult reference materials (e.g., from IOE Stores) will be placed opposite the service desk.
Laptop lockers (unaffected by works).
Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) (the three MFDs in the MFD room).
Online library skills support and one-to-ones will continue as usual.

Science Library, 09 June - 31 August

The Science Library will be closed during this time. The following service alterations will be in place:

IT Service Desk – please use the Main Library.
Click and Collect service – users can request Science Library books to be delivered for collection from any other library.
Scan and Send service is available.
Book return – Science Library books can be returned at any other library.
Stores Service – users can request Store books to be delivered for collection from any other library.
Inter-Library Loan books – this service will be administered from the Bartlett Library.
Records management service likely to be paused or reduced during the closure period.

SSEES Library, 14 July - 10 August

The SSEES Library will be closed during this time. The following service alterations will be in place:

Click and Collect service – users can request SSEES books to be delivered for collection from any other library.
Book return – SSEES books can be returned at any other library or to the book-bin near the entrance to the library.
Library chat and online help will be available for access to our libraries and subject liaison staff.
Scan and send service is available.
No access to the SSEES archive collection for duration of closure.
Membership - library membership cards will need to be collected from another library.

Institute of Archaeology Library, 16 June - 14 July

The Institute of Archaeology Library will be closed during this time. The following service alterations will be in place:

Click and Collect service – users can request Institute of Archaeology books to be delivered for collection from any other library.
Book return – Institute of Archaeology books can be returned at any other library or to the book-bin near the entrance to the library.
Library chat and online help will be available for access to our libraries and subject liaison staff.
Scan and send service is available.

Foster Court Museum Store, 16 June - 27 July

Works to improve ventilation and fire safety. The area will be closed throughout the works.

UCL East Library, 30 June - 13 July

The UCL East Library will be closed during this time. The following service alterations will be in place:

Click and Collect service – collect and return books from other UCL libraries from the Hub on Level 2.
In-person Enquiry services from the Hub on Level 2.
Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) will continue to be available from other locations in Marshgate.
Smart lockers will continue to be available on Level 1 and Level 5.
Bookable learning spaces will be suspended.
Membership services will be suspended.

Student Centre and Main Library, July - August

We will be refreshing furniture in these spaces, which will lead to some disruption:

Individual floor and room closures, periodically, details to be confirmed.
The Postgraduate Hub computer cluster will be closed from Friday 13 June to Friday 11 July. The Postgraduate Hub common room, kitchenette and group study space will remain open throughout this period.
South Junction reading room will be closed 22 May - 11 July.