- A) General Information
- B) The New Building
- C) Technical Information
- D) Schedule Of The Building Process
- E) Costs (Including Taxes)
- F) Publications & Awards
- G) Plans & Photos
General Information
| a | name and address | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Type of library | university [Leeds University Library comprises 5 libraries, 2 galleries and 7 stores. The Laidlaw Library is its newest library building.] |
| 2 | Name of library / Name of mother institution | The Laidlaw Library / University of Leeds |
| 3 | Address | Woodhouse Lane, Leeds. LS2 9JT |
| 4 | Phone / Fax / Email |
0113 343 5663 library@leeds.ac.uk |
| 5 | Name of the director of the library | Dr. Stella Butler |
| 6 | Contact person for enquiries |
Jane Saunders library@leeds.ac.uk 0113 343 5663 |
| b | population served | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Current readership, number of registered readers | 62000 |
| 8 | Number of full time students | 28752 |
| 9 | Number of part time students | 3154 |
| 10 | Number of staff in institution | 7726 |
| c | the old/original building(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Total floor area | 25372 sq. metres [This includes public areas and closed stores.] |
| 12 | Number of reader seats | 3897 |
| 13 | Total capacity of shelving | 93400 linear metres |
| 14 | …in open access storage | 54034 linear metres |
| 15 | …in closed access stacks | 39366 linear metres |
| 16 | Number of library staff | 145 |
| 17 | Opening hours to the public | Dependant on time of year. Term: Mon-Thurs 8am-midnight, Fri 8am - 7pm, Sat 10am - 5pm/midnight (one library). Exams 24/7 |