Library Annexe Upgrade: Annexe Closures
Published: 28 January 2026
In the next phase of the Library Annexe Upgrade, Annexes on Level 6-9 will close temporarily between February and September 2026.
To facilitate the next phase of the ongoing Library Annexe Upgrade Project, Annexes on Levels 6-9 will close temporarily over the coming months, and books stored in those areas will be removed from the floors and held safely off-site until they reopen.
This will not affect the Postgraduate Study Space on Level 5 or any of the Main Floors.
Annexe Closure Timetable
| Area | Closure dates | Subejcts affected |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Annexe | 23rd February 2026 – 6th August 2026 | Slavonic, Russian & Eastern European Studies |
| Level 7 Annexe | 6th March 2026 – 29th July 2026 | Gen Lit, Gen Lang, Law Reports |
| Level 8 Annexe | 30th March 2026 – 24th August 2026 | Archaeology, Celtic, Military Science, History Society Publications, History Official Printed Publications |
| Level 9 Annexe | 6th April 2026 – 7th September 2026 | French, Ibero Amer, Italian, African, Amerindian, Oceanic, Scandinavian |
Why the Annexes are closing
Closing the Annexes will allow our contractors to deliver essential upgrades to the internal Annexe environment, including:
- Improved heating, cooling and ventilation
- Modernised lighting
- Power for all desks
- Wider aisles and lower shelves for better accessibility
- Enhanced energy efficiency and sustainability
Collections will be removed and held safely elsewhere to avoid any risk of damage while this extensive work is ongoing.
How to access material stored in the Annexes
- Books required for personal research: If you or your students will need any affected books or other material for personal research, we would advise you to borrow them as soon as possible. Loan periods will be extended and support will be available. Email library@glasgow.ac.uk for advice on borrowing.
- Books required for research or teaching: It may be possible to make a limited number of essential books available elsewhere in the building; if you know of any material that will be required for teaching or research during the closure period, please contact the College Librarian for your College.
- During the closure: If you need access to a relocated book during the closure period, we will do our best to source a copy through an InterLibrary Loan..
Find out more
Weekly updates about the Library Annexe Upgrade Project are posted to the UofG Library News webpage. Key information will also be signposted around the building.
If you have any questions, please contact the College Librarian for your College or send an email to the Reach Out Library team.
First published: 28 January 2026
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