Author Archives: Jacqueline McCurry

Student Round-Up – October 2013

Posted on 2nd October 2013 by Jacqueline McCurry

Study Environment Welcome to the University for the 2013-14 academic year. Whether you are a new or a returning student, I am sure you will spend a lot of time in the McClay Library over the months ahead and we … Continue reading →

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24 Hour Opening

Posted on 20th March 2012 by Jacqueline McCurry

Twenty-Four-Hour Opening re-commences on  Sunday 22nd April and runs until 5.30pm on Saturday 2nd June 2012. During these dates The McClay Library will remain open overnight every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening. Students will have access to study facilities but … Continue reading →

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Easter Holidays – The McClay Library

Posted on 20th March 2012 by Jacqueline McCurry

The McClay Library will close at 1.00am on Friday 6th April and reopen at 8.00am on Wednesday 11th  April.

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Inter- Library Loans – important changes

Posted on 8th February 2012 by Jacqueline McCurry

In order to deliver a more efficient, higher quality document supply service, the British Library has introduced a number of changes to its service which will affect your Inter Library Loan requests from 1st March Avoid the expense of unnecessary … Continue reading →

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The 2011 Inter-Library Loan Survey Report

Posted on 9th January 2012 by Jacqueline McCurry

Queen’s University Library carried out a survey in May 2011 to obtain feedback from academic staff and research students on the Inter-Library Loan service.  In particular we sought to gage reaction to some recent innovations and to establish how well the service … Continue reading →

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Christmas Holidays – Extended Opening

Posted on 18th November 2011 by Jacqueline McCurry

The McClay Library will be open from nine in the morning until nine at night on Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th December. There will be a limited staffed service available between 9.00am and 5.00pm. Study facilities will be … Continue reading →

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24-Hour Opening – The McClay Library

Posted on 18th November 2011 by Jacqueline McCurry

Overnight opening in The McClay starts on Sunday 4th December 2011. From Sunday 4th December until Friday 16th December and, from Tuesday 3rd January until Monday 23rd January the Library will remain open overnight on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  And, there … Continue reading →

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Inter-Library Loan Service Update – 25th May

Posted on 26th May 2011 by Jacqueline McCurry

The British Library has just issued an update with regard to their delay in supplying some inter-library loan requests.  Although the restoration work is unlikely to be completed before the end of this year, there has been significant progress with … Continue reading →

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Inter-Library Loan Service – update re possible delays

Posted on 3rd May 2011 by Jacqueline McCurry

We are continuing to experience delays in supplying some inter-library loan requests due to maintenance work being carried out at the British Library.  Parts of the building have been closed temporarily, leading to the unavailability of some items. Whenever we … Continue reading →

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Self Service Reservations Now Implemented

Posted on 18th April 2011 by Jacqueline McCurry

Reservations awaiting collection are now available on a self-service basis (near the Extended Hours Reading Room).  This means that you will now be able to collect you reserved book (excluding inter-library loans) when the Borrower Services desk is closed. You … Continue reading →

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