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University staff: summer visits to our ‘Research Reserve’

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May 282013

In addition to the 3 main University Libraries on campus, the library also manages the University’s off-campus “Research Reserve”. This newly refurbished facility provides thousands of metres of additional shelving space and allows us to store (and continue to make available) a wide range of books, journals, reports and other material. We also provide storage for other parts of the University and other museums in Newcastle too.

We are pleased to offer tours to University staff to our off campus Research Reserve to learn more about our collections, the scanning service we provide for Desktop Delivery and to view the storage and study space available.

Tours are available at 2pm on :

18^th June
2^nd July
20^th August

We can arrange transportation to the Team Valley for a small number of attendees, please book a place via louise.gordon@ncl.ac.uk

You can also arrange to meet us at the Research Reserve.

There is a large car park available at the facility and a regular bus service from Newcastle, the Team Valley Express no. 91, with a stop directly outside.

The full postal address is Unit 1, Dukesway Court, Dukesway, Team Valley NE11 0QX

Dukesway can be accessed via the A1 from either Lobley Hill roundabout, via Kingsway, or Low Fell roundabout, via Retail World.

YourSpace open

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Nov 222012

We’re delighted to report that YourSpace is open again and offers over 100 study spaces for students who want to work together in groups.

YourSpace, the Robinson Library’s largest group study area, suffered significant flood damage in the summer and autumn and was unavailable as a study space while the area was repaired.

Read about the Robinson refurb in The Courier Online

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Nov 052012

“Library renovation sees Robinson go 24/7 and introduce brand new tech wizardry” as reported in The Courier Online.

Research Space

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Oct 172012

New furniture has been delivered and is currently being installed in the Research Space on Level 4 in the Robinson Library. Each desk comes with individual task lighting and glazed screens have been used to separate this space from the rest of the floor, giving another choice when seeking somewhere quiet to study (more photographs to follow once installation is completed tomorrow, but here’s a sneak preview…)

Or why not lose yourself in a book in one of our relaxing bucket chairs?

Touch screen Information kiosks ready to use

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Oct 112012

The large touch screens Information kiosks are now up and running on Levels 2, 3 and 4 in the Robinson Library.

They currently include:

The same Library Search look-up functionality as the smaller touch screens – allowing you to quickly find a book’s shelfmark
Maps with ‘you are here’
Colour coded layers which you can use to show specific features (e.g. just show me study rooms)

Extra functionality will be added over time such as Library news and events, a route to your book from your current location, and study room booking.

Next time you’re in the library, please have a play and tell us what you think!

Goodbye Library catalogue, Hello Library Search

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Sep 212012

From September 2012 we will be changing the library catalogue in its current form to Library Search.

While it still contains all the information contained in the library catalogue, Library Search allows you to locate books, e-books and journal articles from many of our collections, with a single search.

Library Search is available from anywhere – just click on the link from the library homepage or use the search box directly from the top left hand corner of the website.

A mobile friendly version is also available for you to browse onto your smartphone or tablet device, simply go to http://libsearch.ncl.ac.uk.

Library Search is also available on touchscreen units throughout the Library – helping you to locate books on the shelves.

The Robinson Library HAS changed

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Sep 212012

Over the summer the Robinson Library has undergone a major refurbishment. We have increased and updated our study and IT facilities, and have improved our information and enquiry service.

On Levels 3 and 4 you can now find:

300 additional individual silent study spaces
Over 130 extra PCs
Power to all study spaces
Two new research spaces
New information points where library staff can help you
New media room on Level 4 with audio and microfilm collections
New consultation space outside the Liaison staff offices’
Improved heating, lighting and ventilation
Refurbished toilets

Come and discover what’s new!

YourSpace Refurbishment

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Sep 192012

Access to YourSpace on Level 1 is currently only available for the consultation of journals, government publications and the children’s literature collection. The social learning area on Level 1 is currently being refurbished following recent flood damage.

Print Services is open but our Special Collections service is suspended until further notice (contact print-services@ncl.ac.uk and lib-specenq@ncl.ac.uk respectively if you have any queries).

Group study rooms can be booked on Levels 3 and 4 in the Robinson Library. Additional social study areas are available in the Student’s Union.

New consultation space for your Liaison team

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Sep 182012

If you make an appointment to meet your Library Liaison team, your meeting might take place in one of our new consultation spaces on Level 3 or 4. These spaces are directly outside the Liaison staff offices, separated from the main study areas with glass partitions and are furnished with comfy sofas and chairs.

The area on Level 4 is almost complete, with furniture for Level 3 due to be delivered very soon. The Liaison team hope to move back into their offices later this week.

Tours of the refurbished Robinson Library for University Staff

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Sep 172012

Over the summer the Robinson Library has undergone a major refurbishment. We have increased and updated our study and IT facilities and simplified how we arrange our stock to make it easier for users to find what they need. We have also been busy improving our information and enquiry services.