Library

This week, Library Annexe Upgrade works will continue outside the Library at Bute Gardens, to the east of the Library at Hillhead Street and on the north side of the building.

Space closures

Area	Closure Dates	Details
Level 9 Annexe	Monday 24 November - Friday 28 November	Annexe closed to allow for relocation of a temporary safety partition. A Click and Collect service will be available for accesss to books. The Prayer Space will be unavailable. The nearest alternative Prayer Space is on Level 7 of the James McCune Smith Learning Hub.
Study spaces on the east side of the Level 8 Annexe	Monday 24 November - Wednesday 26 November	Some study spaces on the east slide of the Level 8 Annexe unavailable to allow for preparations for the relocation of a temporary safety partition.
Level 8 Annexe	Monday 1 December - Friday 5 December	Annexe closed to allow for relocation of a temporary safety partition. A Click and Collect service will be available for accesss to books.

Alternative study spaces

Quiet study spaces are available in the McMillan Reading Room, Fraser Building Level 3 and the James McCune Smith Learning Hub, which has a silent study space on Level 5. 

Find a space and check how busy each space is in the UofG Life app. 

Noise Disruption in the Library

There is likely to be noise around the Library this week due to ongoing external works on the West and North sides of the building, and in the Annexes on Levels 8 and 9.

The majority of noise disruption will take place from 08:00-17:00, Monday-Friday. Evenings and weekends will be quieter. Free earplugs are available from the Welcome Desk on Level 2 if required. 

We thank you for your patience as these essential works progress. If you have any questions, please send an email to the Reach Out Library team or speak to one of our Reach Out Ambassadors in the building. 

About the Library Annexe Upgrade Project 

In November 2024, work began on a £23 million investment project to upgrade the Annexe of the University Library.   

The Annexe exterior will be fully renewed, with roof coverings and wall cladding replaced with modern materials that increase energy efficiency and meet current technical standards. Annexe study spaces will also be improved, with more natural light, upgraded ventilation, better heating and cooling facilities, and more access to power.  

Find out more about the Library Annexe Upgrade.

 

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First published: 21 November 2025