Remediation of the MB side of the warehouse is beginning on 26 June and will continue until about the end of August. The purpose of this is to improve insulation and therefore improve environmental conditions for the collections so we are very pleased that this is happening.

The work involves installing ceiling lining and filling gaps and cracks in the walls . It  is being managed by Gary Busch from FM and the contractors are Hush interiors. They will mainly access the building from the emergency exit that opens on to the contractors’ carpark during the day, but will enter through the main entrance in the mornings. The usual rules around security will be in place – you should not let people in to the building if you don’t know who they are or whether they are authorised to enter. It is up to the contractors to liaise with FM to ensure their staff have access as needed so if there are any problems so please should check with security if you’re unsure.

Also during this time there will be limited access to some MB collections including archives, newspapers, Māori Land Court minute books (except for South Island) and some special collections. I have sent a message to the Library Liaison officers to inform academic departments.

Let me know if you have any concerns/questions.

Jo Condon