Update on library moves!

If it's gone a bit quiet regarding our library moves, that's because we've been very busy with the moving process of late! Pickfords have been with us since a week yesterday, and we've been moving lots of books and  journals, shelving and furniture down to the new library at Swansea Business School. These pics show the first of the books being put on the newly assembled shelving, and then the final ones which went on last Friday!

There is still lots to do at both sites - currently at the Owen Library, staff are in the process of integrating FADE library stock etc on the ground floor. We are aiming to re-open as soon as possible, so please check our website after this week for details.

 At Swansea Business School, we are awaiting new furniture, our library counter and the IT systems to be put in place ready for opening in September. We'll continue to keep you posted throughout the summer!

Nearly time to move...

We're on the final countdown to our library move! Our new home on the first floor of Swansea Business School is now complete. The carpet has been laid, all the painting and electrics are finished and the new offices have been built. Next comes the complicated bit...moving all the Business Faculty books and furniture! The move officially starts on Monday 9th July when Pickfords will arrive with their heavy duty trucks to spend 10 days with us, after which we will remain closed until both the Owen library at Mount Pleasant and the new library are sorted and ready for visitors. We don't know exactly how long this will take but we'll keep you posted!

So, don't forget that Friday of next week (6th July) is the last day we will be open in Mount Pleasant, so if you wish to borrow any books from us for the summer vacation that will be your final opportunity before we close for the move. All our online resources will continue to be available of course, as will Townhill library and the Griffith library at Dynevor.

The big move!

Image: Ty Bryn Glas

Exciting news! As from this September the Faculty of Business and Management will be relocating to a new site...and we will be opening a brand new library there! Ty Bryn Glas is a substantial building (previously occupied by the Land Registry) and is located just off Swansea High Street, close to the rail station.

All library stock relevant to the Faculty will be housed in a new library on site, whilst stock relevant to FADE students and staff will continue to be based here at the Owen Library in Mount Pleasant. Obviously this will cause some disruption to the library service over the summer vacation whilst the move takes place. Both Mount Pleasant and Ty Bryn Glas libraries are expected to close from early July and will re-open as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will do our best to address any problems.

More precise information about the new facilities, including opening hours, will be made available nearer the time. In the meantime please keep an eye on the library blog, Facebook & Twitter pages for regular updates.

Pay us another visit here at the blog this Thursday to see the latest photos of our new Ty Bryn Glas library 'under construction'!!