In the Library
We’re always working on exciting new projects and developments at the Wellcome Library. Find out about them here, and about changes to services and resources for Library members. Go behind the scenes to meet the staff and find out what they do, and look out for opportunities to work with us!
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Monday openings are back!
We’re delighted to announce that following the completion of the latest stage of the Wellcome Collection Development project we will be reverting back to regular Library opening hours. As of Monday 23 June, we’ll be open Monday-Saturday once again. Library opening… Continue reading
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The Library Entrance returns to Level 2!
We’re delighted to announce that on Tuesday 3 June we’re reopening the Library entrance on Level 2. As you will see when you visit, we’ve made a number of changes to the layout and design of the Library entrance area.… Continue reading
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Wellcome Collection development project update: Reading Room closure
If you’ve visited the Library this week you might have noticed that the books in the Reading Room are being moved upstairs in preparation for the Reading Room and Gallery closure this weekend. We’re going in to the next phase… Continue reading
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Wellcome Collection Development Project update: Monday closure extension
You will have noticed a number of major changes which have taken place in the Library over the past few weeks, and we have reopened the expanded Rare Materials Room, our new staircase and seating areas. Check out our previous… Continue reading
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Changes to the Library Feb 2014: Wellcome Collection Development Project update
From Tuesday 4 February, if you’re visiting the Wellcome Library you’ll notice a number of changes when you arrive. As you enter the building, you will need to put your coats and bags in the free, Ground Floor cloakroom. We’ve had to… Continue reading
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Update on the Development Project at the Wellcome Library
We thought we’d update you on how things are progressing with the Wellcome Collection Development Project. Thanks for your patience over the past few months. Works are progressing well, and we’ve been striving to maintain as hospitable an environment as… Continue reading
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Frances Norton
We are very sad to report the death of Frances Norton, who was Head of the Wellcome Library from 2004 to 2009. Frances joined the Wellcome Trust from Leeds University Library where she was Head of Public Service Strategy. Frances… Continue reading
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Update on the Development Project at the Wellcome Library
If you’ve visited the Library over the last few weeks, you’ll have noticed that we’ve already made quite a few changes. Monday closures The Library is now closed on Mondays until 31 March 2014. As far as possible, the contractors… Continue reading
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Music to your ears: books, buildings and bodies
We appreciate that there are going to be disruptions over the coming months and we’re looking at ways to make things easier for you when you’re using the Library. It will get noisy in places during this phase of development works.… Continue reading
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Stop Press! Rare Materials Room News
We promised to keep you updated on changes to our services during the building works and here’s our first update on a change to our advertised plans. The news This is good news if you’re a Rare Materials Room user.… Continue reading