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HFL move update: books are on the move

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Following our closure on Friday last week to allow for the Library’s move, library staff and book movers have been working hard to transfer the History Faculty Library’s collections from the Old Indian Institute Building to the Radcliffe Camera and Gladstone Link on the central Bodleian site.

Here are some pictures of our progress so far:

The West Room and West Gallery are empty…

The West Room and Gallery

…and our material is in the Gladstone Link.  Most of  the books that have been moved over are on shelves, but some are still being unpacked from their crates.

In the Gladstone Link

Collections available again from Monday 20th August

HFL material will be available again for reference use from Monday 20th August and borrowing of material begins on Monday 3rd September.

Contact us if you need help accessing material

If you urgently require access to HFL material, please contact us. You can also contact the Bodleian Just-in-Time team to help you locate an alternative copy of a book by emailing moves@bodleian.ox.ac.uk.

Related Links: HFL move webpage | Contact us

HFL move Library closing today 5.30pm for move to Radcliffe Camera

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The History Faculty Library will close today at 5.30pm for the move of collections and staff to the Radcliffe Camera.  Readers are warmly invited to join us from 4pm for drinks, chats and old HFL stories.

Access & book moves

  • HFL book move will be 6-17 August.
  • In the first instance, HFL books will be available in the new location for reference use only until 1 September 2012.
  • HFL staff will relocate on 28 August and will be unavailable for enquiries on that day.
  • Lending will resume on 3 Sept and will be operating from the Lower Camera Desk.

Where should I return HFL books to?

Readers wishing to return books before 17 August, should do so at our current location, Old Indian Institute Building, Broad Street, where a book drop service will be provided. Books returned after 17 August should be taken to the Lower Camera desk. Check out the locations page on our website if you are unsure.

Can I contact the HFL during this time?

Yes, absolutely. Throughout this time you can contact HFL staff (e: library.history@bodleian.ox.ac.uk; t: (0)1865 277262 ) if you have any questions, problems or urgent requirements.  We can help you bridge this period of disruption.  The Just-in-Time team can also be directly contacted by readers who require urgent access to alternative copies of HFL material.

HFL move update Gladstone Link reopened until 6th August

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Gladstone Link

Ahead of schedule, Radcliffe Camera/Gladstone Link access route is now open again, all collections that remain in the Gladstone Link are fully accessible again and as is the seating and IT equipment. The only area still cordoned off in the Upper Gladstone Link is one for empty shelves as some of the HFL materials are destined to move into those starting 6 August. We apologise again for any inconvenience.

Key dates

  • HFL book move will be 6-17 August. The HFL closes to readers on 3 August @ 17:30. Readers are warmly invited to join us from 4pm for drinks, chats and old HFL stories.
  • In the first instance, HFL books will be available in the new location for reference use only until 1 September 2012.
  • HFL staff will relocate on 28 August and will be unavailable for enquiries on that day.
  • Lending will resume on 3 Sept and will be operating from the Lower Camera Desk.
  • Contact details: e: library.history@bodleian.ox.ac.uk; t: 01865 277262, / 277200, www: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/history.

Here to help

Staff are here to help

Contact the Just-in-Time team (moves@bodleian.ox.ac.uk) if you need an alternative copy. Contact HFL staff (e: library.history@bodleian.ox.ac.uk, t: 01865 277262) if you have any questions or concerns or need help.

Thank you for your patience while we complete the transfer and transformation of the History Faculty Library in its new home.

Related links: Contact us | HFL move webpage | About the Gladstone Link

HFL move update 10 July 2012

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Further information regarding the move of the HFL is now available. We now know that as part of the transfer to the Radcliffe Camera, HFL operations and services in the Old Indian Institute building will cease from  17:30 on Friday 3 August.  Collections will move to the Radcliffe Camera and Gladstone Link between 6 and 17 August; HFL staff will move soon after that.

Q. When can I access HFL books again?

In the Radcliffe Camera and Gladstone Link HFL books will be inaccessible for a short period while book movers are working in those areas. Please ask staff for assistance if you urgently need a book. The books will then be available for reference use in the first instance.

Q. When can I borrow HFL books again?

You can borrow HFL books in the Old Indian Institute building right up to 17:30 on Friday 3 August. Currently we anticipate that lending operations will resume on 3 September but please look out for further announcements or sign up to our mailing list (see top right box on this blog) to receive an alert.

Q. Where should I return HFL books to?

Readers wishing to return books before 17 August, should do so at our current location, Old Indian Institute Building, Broad Street, where a book drop service will be provided. Books returned after 17 August should be taken to the Lower Camera desk. Check out the locations or see the map below if you are unsure.

Q. Can I contact the HFL during this time?

Yes, absolutely. Throughout this time you can contact HFL staff (e: library.history@bodleian.ox.ac.uk; t: (0)1865 277262 ) if you have any questions, problems or urgent requirements. We can help you bridge this period of disruption.

Thank you in advance for your patience and apologies for any disruption.

Related links: HFL move information page | Contact us | SOLO Library Catalogue | Oxlip+ (databases and ejournals)

HFL move update 27 June: disruption to access next week

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Disruption to access Monday – Friday 2-6 July

Material in the HFL will be moved next week as follows:

Mon – Wed 2-4 July: some stack collections moving to BSF.  During this time it will not be possible to offer stack fetches from collections  remaining on site.  Access to the common room may be affected.

Thur –  Fri 5-6: older duplicated and lesser used reference materials from the West Gallery will also be packed, crated, and moved to BSF.  During this move access to the Gallery floor (second floor) will not be possible as the back stairs will be in use by the book movers.  Staff will do their best to find opportunities when they can fetch books for readers

Currently, reference collections in the gallery are being selected and labelled to go to various destination. The key to labels is: pink = Long Running Project; green = lending; yellow = URR; blue = Upper Camera; red = discard.

During this process it will be necessary to make use of some of the desks in the Maitland Gallery to sort and store books while library staff update the holdings information on line. This will mean there is less working space available for readers (Thursday this week to Wednesday next).

Print journals in the gallery are in the process of being withdrawn and will then be offered to other libraries, and interested library users –  free of charge.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Staff will be on hand to assist readers as much as possible

Related Links: HFL move information page | Contact us | SOLO Library Catalogue | Oxlip+ (databases and ejournals)

HFL vacation loan allowance increases to 40 books today

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Images: Flickr/Leo Reynolds

The History Faculty Library’s loan allowance has increased to 40 books today.
Books borrowed on vacation loan are due back on Monday 8th October (Michaelmas Term 1st week)

Short loans
Short loans are also available to be borrowed as vacation loans from today.

HFL move
This summer the HFL is moving into the Racliffe Camera in the Bodleian Library. There will be some disruption to services and to access to the collections. For more information about the move please visit our website. You can keep up to date with key dates via email, by using the ‘Sign up to Mailing List’ option in the top left corner.

Related Links: HFL move information | HFL borrowing information

HFL move update 7/6/12: vacation loans and service provision

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Here are latest updates on vacation loans and service provision during the summer.  For more information about the HFL’s move, please visit our website.  If you have any queries, please contact library staff.

 

Vacation loans
Vacation loans start on Monday 11 June 2012 (up to 10 items).

From Thursday 14 June 2012 the loan allowance will increase to 40 items and short loans will also be included.

Books will be due back on Monday 8th October 2012.

 

Returning books

Readers can return books to the HFL right up to 17 August. Thereafter, readers are asked to return books to the Lower Camera, Radcliffe Camera.

 

 
Other services

Lending, PCAS and IT services will continue as normal until at least 27 July.
The Just-in-Time team (moves@bodleian.ox.ac.uk) will assist readers locating alternative copies.

Be prepared:

  • Check locations of material on SOLO
  • Borrow up to 40 books for the long vacation
  • Contact staff in advance if you need access to non-borrowing material from the end of July to September.

Throughout the summer you can contact us on 01865 277262 or by email at library.history@bodleian.ox.ac.uk