Mary Keane
Due to essential maintenance on Wednesday 7th September between 08:00 a.m. and midday approx. there will be no access to the following library services:-
E-resources will remain accessible through OneSearch, Databases & e-Journals portals
The Library website and exam papers will be unaffected.
Apologies for any inconvenience. Access to all systems will be restored as quickly as possible.
UCC Library wishes to appoint an experienced administrator to the role of Head of Digital Systems. The Head of Digital Systems (Library) will lead a team of library and technology specialists in developing UCC Library’s digital library infrastructure, metadata services, discovery services, and digital asset management capacity.
The post-holder will oversee and further develop the following functions: library systems and support services; electronic resources; cataloguing & metadata. The position will define and articulate the vision, strategic directions, and priorities for library systems and digital services in a dynamic environment that values creativity, teamwork, and innovation.
This is a great opportunity to grow and develop an amazing team.
Closing Date 15 February, 2022. Details and application at http://ore.ucc.ie.
As we progress through the Semester, the following easing of restrictions to UCC Library Services will come into effect.
Maximum Library Occupancy
UCC Library has been operating at 80% occupancy in both Boole and Brookfield Health Sciences libraries. Effective immediately, both libraries will operate at maximum occupancy. This ensures there will be ample study spaces for students in the run-up to exams. Face coverings must be worn at all times, and please make use of the hand sanitising stations throughout the buildings.
Seat Booking
After 7th November, it will no longer be required to have a seat booking for a study space in Brookfield Health Sciences Library and throughout most of Boole Library. There is unrestricted access to 2400 study spaces available throughout both libraries. We do know, however, that some form of a seat reservation system is useful to some of our users planning their visit to the library. For that reason, from November 8th, seat booking will remain in place in the Quad Reading Room on Q Floor of Boole Library. This service provides 92 pre-bookable spaces and Library staff will monitor the Reading Room regularly to ensure that bookings are in place. Bookings for the Quad Reading Room can be made from November 8th directly from the Library website.
Coming Soon
In the run-up to exams, the Library will reintroduce additional services used in previous years to ensure maximum access to study spaces for all users:
Further details on these will be provided in due course.
As always, the library is closely following public health guidelines. Please remain vigilant and ensure that all safety protocols are followed.
The latest newsletter from UCC Library is now available. Please click through for information about Library opening hours, new services and staff, Special Collections, Workshops, as well as some tips for getting the best out of UCC library.
