For Staff

Staff will be using that week to make material even more accessible to researchers, students and the public. 

It’s also an opportunity for them to work on conservation and storage issues that cannot be completed during opening hours. 

A spokesperson said: “We apologise if this causes any inconvenience. You can find out more about how to book a visit and view material in Special Collections on our website.”

Special Collections in the Brotherton Library is home to hundreds of thousands of rare books, manuscripts, archives and art. The collections are open to all and offer a rich resource for staff, students and the wider research community.

Services include:

• retrieval of materials for study in the Research Centre
• a digitisation and copying service for most materials held in Special Collections
• support for teaching staff, including use of group study space for teaching sessions, seminars etc. and downloadable teaching packs; and
• support for researchers, including placements for PhD and postdoc researchers, support with funding bids and exhibition space.

Action Week work will be largely behind the scenes, with staff moving stock to make best use of the storage space and ensure materials are kept in optimal conditions, making them quicker and easier to retrieve.

Customers can email Special Collections during Action Week for further assistance.

Laidlaw Library opening hours 

In response to feedback from postgraduate and international students, the Laidlaw Library (above) will open for longer on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer. The closing time on these days will be extended to 8pm between Friday 3 August and Friday 21 September.

The Laidlaw Library will also open on Tuesday 28 August (the Bank Holiday closed day) from 8am to 8pm. In addition, the Laidlaw will resume Sunday opening two weeks earlier than usual, opening from 8am to 8pm on 2 and 9 September.