On behalf of the library managers, I need to let you know about a developing issue with our heating:

1. There is an issue with the main boiler that serves the campus including all 3 libraries. It has been shut down.

2. FM are firing up the secondary boiler, but it will take time to come to temp. We will effectively be without heating all weekend.

3. Multiple buildings across campus will be affected.

4. There will be residual heat from the cooling systems in the building tonight.

5. Forecast is for highs of 11 and perhaps 14 on Sunday but very cold overnight.

SLT is meeting now. Kat has recommended and SLT have confirmed that:

1. We keep standard operating hours tonight

2. We close the libraries both days this weekend

Rolling comms from UC Comms will start soonish…

Isabella and Dale are working on posters, Lib social media (will have to wait for UC comms) and contacting affected staff.

Jenny is getting our eResources team to add messaging to our Online resources.

More to come…

Simon Burge