/library/ en /library/news/list/2024/07/31/refurbishment-at-the-barr-smith-library Starting Monday 5 August 2024, the northern ends of Level 1 and Level 2 of the Barr Smith Library will be closed for refurbishment. This is phase 2 of the Library's refurbishment project, which includes installing new furniture, upgrading toilet facilities, and creating a brand new entrance on Level 1, opening onto the Barr Smith Lawns. August 01 2024 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2024/07/31/refurbishment-at-the-barr-smith-library /library/news/list/2023/10/03/refreshed-study-space-on-level-2-now-open We're excited to announce that Level 2 North of the Barr Smith Library is now open for quiet study, with more improvements on the way! Over the next couple of months, you can expect brand new furniture to enhance your study environment, and the return of our collections for easier access to resources. October 03 2023 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2023/10/03/refreshed-study-space-on-level-2-now-open /library/news/list/2023/07/24/welcome-back We are very excited to announce that the Barr Smith Reading Room has now reopened for silent study. Please note, there are some changes to access and collections on Level 2 North. July 24 2023 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2023/07/24/welcome-back /library/news/list/2023/07/12/level-2-north-closed-for-refurbishment The Barr Smith Library Level 2 North is currently closed for the next stage in our refurbishments. This upgrade will improve student study spaces, with upgrades including re-carpeting, new paintwork, increased natural light and the creation of new study spaces.  July 12 2023 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2023/07/12/level-2-north-closed-for-refurbishment /library/news/list/2023/03/29/access-changes-to-level-2-north Starting Monday 3 April 2023, the Library will begin its refurbishment of Level 2 of the Barr Smith Library. The first stage of the refurbishment will be in the Reading Room. Please note, there will be no access to the Reading Room from 3 April 2023. March 29 2023 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2023/03/29/access-changes-to-level-2-north /library/news/list/2022/10/13/access-changes-to-level-1-north Next week we will be starting the refurbishment of Level 1 North at the Barr Smith Library. This exciting revamp includes a new paint job, new carpet, and the installation of additional power points and study spaces. October 13 2022 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2022/10/13/access-changes-to-level-1-north