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The John Hand Library
The library now occupies a total space of 531.95 sq metres, which makes it well over twice its original size. It consists of two areas, the Main library and the Aula with its Mezzanine, Collaborative study room, and Staff offices. The extra space has meant that the library has been able to considerably extend its range of facilities and services. There is increased seating with 90 study desks of a generous size and adapted for laptop use. Students can access the Internet on their laptops from all areas of the library. There has been a marked upgrade in access for students to Information Technology with 10 networked computers in situ. The spacious, new Mezzanine area with its Internet access and printing facilities, is designed for electronic research. There is now a designated area for self-service photocopying to cater for the increased use of this facility. Students now have the use of a Collaborative study room for group work. This is a very welcome addition to the library’s facilities. It is in line with current thinking in academic circles and innovative in that students learn from each other. The Collaborarive room will also be used by staff for the teaching of library and IT skills.
A book security system protects the stock from theft and so ensures greater availability of the stock for all users. Special Collections such as the Theses produced by All Hallows College students and special items, such as the All Hallows Annuals, are now housed in secure cabinets in the library. The College library is a modern, user-friendly resource, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and fitted out to the highest standards: an invaluable resource which serves the needs of faculty, researchers and students. Hours of opening: Librarian: Library Assistants:
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