Library News Last updated 01 July
Over summer we will begin vital maintenance works to improve Curzon Library for students and staff.
These changes have been developed in response to student requests in the National Student Survey for an increase in the number and variety of study spaces.
We will be:
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Opening a new study and library events space on the ground floor
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Increasing soundproof study booths to provide quiet, distraction-free spaces for online learning or focused study.
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Expanding bookable group work areas and seating areas to provide interactive and collaborative study zones.
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Increasing the number of dedicated accessible booths, and riser desks in study areas.
We are completing works over the summer to minimise the impact on you and aim to complete these works by the autumn term. If any delays or disruptions occur, we will keep you posted and propose alternative study spaces.
Thank you for your patience while we make these improvements. If you have any questions, please contact Library@bcu.ac.uk.
Spaces that will be changing
Five rooms are being redeveloped and what will be included in each space is outlined below:
CCZ001 – events space/study space
CCZ018 – seven additional study spaces including an accessible pod
CCZ136 – 32 individual study desks, including three riser desks
CCZ137 – 25 individual study desks, including two riser desks
CCZ150 – 13 individual pods, two accessible pods, and one eight-person pod.
In addition to the spaces above, two staff offices are also being refreshed.
Timeline
The expected timeline for the work is below:
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July - Construction begins
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Late August – Work in CCZ001, CCZ016 and CCZ129 will be completed
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Mid/late September - Work in CCZ018, CCZ136, CCZ137 and CCZ150 will be completed
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31 October – All work planned to be completed