This week, Library Annexe Upgrade works will continue at Bute Gardens to the rear of the Library and to the North of the Library from Level 10 upwards.

Online exams on campus

If you are planning to sit an online exam on campus, please be aware that due to continuing works on the Library Annexe Upgrade Project we are currently unable to guarantee a quiet environment in the Library between 08:00-17:00, Monday-Friday. We are sorry for the inconvenience, and we thank you for your patience.

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. The Saltire Lecture Theatre in the James McCune Smith Learning Hub is now also available for quiet study.

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

Noise Disruption in the Library

The annexe of Level 9 may be particularly noisy this week due to external works on the north side of the Library.

Other floors should be less noisy, but there could be some noise from ongoing external works on the west side of the Library, near Bute Gardens.

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

Access to books in closed areas

A Click and Collect service will be available to allow for access to books stored in any closed areas. 

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.

 

First published: 19 May 2025

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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.