Throughout summer, we’re carrying out some key improvement works across Seaborne Library at Exton Park and the Wheeler Library.

Seaborne Library 

What’s changing now:

  • Lower Floor (except for the Lower Hub and Open Access Area) is closed until early August  
  • The Postgraduate Suite has been relocated next to Print Services 
  • The School Experience Collection has moved to the Upper Floor 
  • The small art collection is available on the Upper Floor; most items are in storage 
  • 24/7 access is only available via the main entrance during the works 
  • Academic Skills (ASK) are moving into Seaborne in the next few weeks.

What to expect:

  • An integrated book collection on the lower ground floor 
  • New quiet and group study spaces, increased IT provision and bookable pods 
  • Relocated postgraduate research space provision (open to final-year students) 
  • Common Room space for taking a break from studies 

Wheeler Library 

What’s changing now: 

  • Limited access to books from Monday 15th June  
  • The Ground Floor is closed from 22nd June to early August  
  • Short-term disruption as the book collection moves to the First Floor 

What to expect:

  • A relocated book collection on the First Floor 
  • New study spaces, bookable rooms, café and museum area opening later in the summer 

Accessing library resources during the works:

  • Print collections at both Seaborne and Wheeler will be temporarily unavailable during key move periods (mid-June to August)  
  • Full access to digital resources continues, including eBooks, eJournals and databases via Library Search  
  • You can request items through the free On Demand service, with digital copies emailed or physical items sourced for collection  
  • Staff support remains available in-library and online for help with research, academic writing and digital skills  

Study space and support:

  • Quiet study space will remain available, with services relocated where needed 
  • You can also use other libraries including Queen’s Park, Creative Campus Kingsway, Marriss House (Birkenhead) and Warrington  
  • You can also contact us via our various support channels 
  • Telephone – 01244 511234  

We appreciate your patience while these improvements take place and look forward to welcoming you into enhanced library spaces soon. 

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