The staff of the Central Library have been working to provide as much of the collection as possible to staff and students.
Prior to the reopening of most of the Libraries at the University, the High Demand materials from Central were moved across to the Law Library
The DVD collection from the Central Library was moved to the Education Library.
All stock which was on loan at the time of the earthquake will remain in circulation. It will be available on the open shelves in either the Law or the Education Library.
In addition to the above, Library staff are now able to retrieve items from Level 2 and Level 6 of the Central Library. Items in these two areas may be requested through the Library catalogue. The broad subject areas covered by the stock on level 2 are Biology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Communication Disorders, Agriculture (QH – S). On Level 6 the subject areas covered are Music, Fine Arts, Architecture, Sculpture, Drawing, Print Media, Design and Applied Arts (M – NX). Borrowers are also able to request items from the Central Music CD collection. It may take up to four days from the time a request is placed for it to be available to borrow.
The remaining floors of the Central Library are not able to be accessed for staff to retrieve items.
The Interloans team are busy sourcing material as quickly as possible to meet the demands of students and staff.
The Information Librarians are also out and about assisting staff and students to make the best use of the newly acquired digital resources.

This is all very positive for students who are missing the access to this library and itrs booksotck.

Gail (information as supplied by Joan)