Welcome to your Library

The Covid-safe arrangements will remain in the Drill Hall Library from the 19th July as we are taking a measured approach to any changes in guidance.

Face coverings (unless exempt), social distancing, and the use of sanitizer will still be in place for all the library users.

This summer both the Quiet and Silent Zones will get a fresh new look! The zone will be revamped with a new layout and furniture for a better study experience.

The access to these zones will be sectioned off during July to allow work to take place.

Please rest assured that there will be usable study space in the Group Zone.

You will also be able to access any books you require by asking a member of staff as reception.

There will also be some book moves when the books belonging to the Computing, Sports and Exercise Sciences will move to the University of Kent Templeman Library in Canterbury. During the summer there will be periods when access to these books will be limited, but arrangements will be put in place should you require effected items. Please contact your liaison librarian if you have any questions or concerns.

Some of these works may cause some noise disruption in parts of the library so we apologise in advance.

If you have any questions please contact us at dhl-feedback@gre.ac.uk

The Drill Hall Library will be moving to Summer opening hours from Monday 28 June 2021.

• Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm
• Weekends 9am to 5pm

 The library is currently open to the students and staff of the Universities at Medway only, providing distanced personal study spaces, browsing, borrowing and returning books using the self-service terminals, access to PCs and printing and scanning. There is no availability to book or access group study rooms or teaching rooms and we continue to encourage the use of MS Teams for group work.

 Before you travel, please be aware of the following advice

1. You will be required to wear a face covering upon entering and at all times in the library (unless exempt).
2. Don’t forget to bring your University ID card. You will need it to enter the library and to borrow books or collect any reserved books.
3. You will be required to use the hand sanitisation station at the entrance before entering the library. Sanitising wipes are available for you to sanitise your study area before use.
4. Only staff and students of the Universities at Medway are permitted in the building.
5. Printing and scanning services are available with the exception of poster printing.
6. Laptop loans are not available.
7. As per Government advice, access and contact information of staff and users may be shared with NHS Test and Trace
8. Please bring your own refreshments as there will be no catering provision in the Drill Hall, but vending machines are available. Hot food/takeaways are not permitted in the building. 

 Books on loan. If you are leaving us this summer please remember to return any books that you have on loan.

 Reservations and Intersite loans are still available but due to restrictions they may take longer to process.

 External membership holders. This service has been suspended until further notice. We will update our website with further details it is available again.   

 Drill Hall Library user support. We have moved to virtual support.

For general library enquiries or questions about your library account, email us on dhl-feedback@gre.ac.uk . This service is available 9am to 5pm, 7 days per week.

IT enquiries will continue to be responded to remotely via dhl-ITsupport@gre.ac.uk. This service is available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Librarian support. If you need specific support or wish to book a 1:1 virtual appointment email dhl-librarians@gre.ac.uk . This service is available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Easter Weekend opening hours

• 02 April, Good Friday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
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• 03 April, Easter Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
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• 04 April, Easter Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
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• 05 April, Easter Monday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
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Extending Library opening hours from Monday 12 April 2021. Following the Government guidelines regarding the plans to start lifting restrictions gradually over the coming months we will be extending our current weekday opening hours with effect from Monday 12 April 2021. 

• Monday – Friday (inc Bank Holidays) 9am – 11pm
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• Weekends 9am – 5pm

The library will be open to the students and staff of the Universities at Medway only, providing distanced personal study spaces, browsing, borrowing and returning books using the self-service terminals, access to PCs and printing and scanning. There will be no booking or access to group study rooms or teaching rooms and we continue to encourage the use of MS Teams for Group work.

All books loans had been extended until 29 March 2021 all loans will now auto renew in line with the loan period of the book. Book recall notices have been reactivated so you may receive email notifications to return books that have been reserved by another use. 

Reservations and Intersite loans are still available but due to restrictions they may take longer to process.

Before you travel, please be aware of the following advice: 

1. You will be required to wear a face covering upon entering and at all times in the library (unless exempt)
2. Don’t forget to bring your University ID card. You will need it to enter the library and to borrow books or collect any reserved books.
3. You will be required to use the hand sanitisation station at the entrance before entering the library. Sanitising wipes are available for you to sanitise your study area before use.
4. Printing and scanning services are available with the exception of poster printing.
5. Laptop loans are not available.
6. As per Government advice, access and contact information of staff and users may be shared with NHS Test and Trace
7. Please bring your own refreshments as there will be no catering provision in the Drill Hall, but vending machines are available. Hot food is not permitted in the building. 

Drill Hall Library Virtual Support

Library & IT Service Desks in the library will remain closed at present but we are working towards being able to safely open these in the future. 

For general library enquiries or questions about your library account, email us on dhl-feedback@gre.ac.uk

IT enquiries will continue to be responded to remotely via dhl-ITsupport@gre.ac.uk

Librarian support If you need a specific support or book a 1:1 virtual appointment email dhl-librarians@gre.ac.uk

• March-2021 Library Service Update

Following the recent Government announcement regarding the plans to start lifting restrictions gradually over the coming months we will be extending our current weekday opening hours with effect from Monday 8 March 2021. 

• Monday – Friday (including Bank Holidays) 9am – 9pm
• Weekends 9am – 5pm
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The library will be open to the students and staff of the Universities at Medway only. 

This includes distanced personal study spaces, browsing, borrowing and returning books using the self-service terminals, access to PCs and printing and scanning. There will be no booking or access to group study rooms or teaching rooms.

All books currently on loan have been extended to 29 March 2021, there is no need to come to campus to return books.

Reservations and Intersite loans are still available but due to restrictions they may take longer to process.

Before you travel, please be aware of the following advice: 

1. You will be required to wear a face covering upon entering and at all times in the library (unless exempt)

2. Don’t forget to bring your University ID card. You will need it to enter the library and to borrow books or collect any reserved books.

3. You will be required to use the hand sanitisation station at the entrance before entering the library. Sanitising wipes are available for you to sanitise your study area before use.

4. Printing and scanning services are available with the exception of poster printing.

5. Laptop loans are not available.

6. As per Government advice, access and contact information of staff and users may be shared with NHS Test and Trace

7. Please bring your own refreshments as there will be no catering provision in the Drill Hall, but vending machines are available. No hot foods are permitted in the building. 

Drill Hall Library Virtual Support

Library & IT Service Desks in the library will remain closed at present but we are working towards being able to safely open these in the future. 

For general library enquiries or questions about your library account, email us on dhl-feedback@gre.ac.uk

IT enquiries will continue to be responded to remotely via dhl-ITsupport@gre.ac.uk

Librarian support If you need a specific support or book a 1:1 virtual appointment email dhl-librarians@gre.ac.uk

Due to the announcement of a new National Lockdown and working with guidance from Government we have finalised our position on how we will operate our service.

From Monday 11 January, Drill Hall Library opening hours will be:

Mon – Fri 9am-7pm
Sat – Sun 9am – 5pm

The library will be offering students an essential usage service only. This includes distanced individual study spaces, browsing, borrowing and returning books using the self-service terminals, access PCs and printing and scanning. There will be no access to study rooms or teaching rooms.

All books currently on loan will be extended to the end of February 2021, there is no need to come to campus to return books.

Reservations and Intersite loans – Further details to follow on these services

Before you travel, please be aware of the following advice:

1. You will be required to wear a face covering whilst in the library (unless exempt)
2. Don’t forget to bring your University ID card. You will need it to enter the library and to borrow books or collect any reserved books.
3. You will be required to use the hand sanitisation station at the entrance before entering the library and wipes will be available for you to wipe equipment before use.
4. Printing and scanning services will be available with the exception of poster printing.
5. Laptop loans will not be available.
6. As per Government advice, access and contact information of staff and users may be shared with NHS Test and Trace
7. Please bring your own refreshments as there will be no catering provision in the Drill Hall but vending machines are available.

Drill Hall Library Virtual Support

Library & IT Service Desks in the library will remain closed at present but we are working towards being able to safely open these in the future. For any general library enquiries or questions about your library account, email us on dhl-feedback@gre.ac.uk.

IT enquiries will continue to be responded to remotely via dhl-ITsupport@gre.ac.uk

Librarian support If you need a specific support or book a 1:1 virtual appointment email dhl-librarians@gre.ac.uk

To help with your studies and revision, the Drill Hall Library will be open for students and staff of the Universities at Medway over the Christmas period on a self-service only basis. There will be a limited staff presence to ensure the building and study spaces are safe.

It is essential that you bring your ID card with you to access the building.

Remember – Hands, Face, Space – to keep yourself and others safe.

You must wear a face covering when you are in the library, even when seated, unless you are exempt.

Please use the library for independent study only and keep your distance from others.

Our opening hours will be:

Monday 14 to Tuesday 22 December: 9am-5pm

Wednesday 23 December: 10am-4pm

Thursday 24 to Monday 28 December: closed

Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 December: 10am -4pm

Friday 1 January: closed

Saturday 2 to Monday 4 January: 10am-4pm

Tuesday 5 January onwards: Mon to Fri 8am-9pm and weekends 9am-5pm

During the second lockdown, the Drill Hall Library will remain open to students and staff, for educational purposes.

Students must use the library for independent study and must not gather in groups.

Staff and students must maintain social distancing, wear a face covering, and adhere to the increased hygiene measures, such as hand washing and using your own surface wipes (or those provided) to clean the work area.

The Drill Hall library will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August but we will be open for the staff and students of the Universities at Medway from Tues – Fri, 9am – 5pm and you will now be able to freely access the book stock and use study spaces in each of the library zones.

Our Click and Collect service will cease from Friday 28th August you can still place reservations on books from the catalogue that are not currently available on our shelves.

From Monday the 7th September our opening hours will be Monday to Friday 8am – 9pm and 9am – 5pm at weekends
We have been working hard to ensure we have the maximum physically distanced study spaces available across each of the library zones with access PCs and printing and scanning. There will be no access to study rooms or teaching rooms.

Before you travel, please be aware of the following advice:
1. You will be required to wear a face covering whilst in the library (unless exempt)
2. Don’t forget to bring your University ID card. You will need it to enter the library and to borrow books or collect any reserved books.
3. You will be required to use the hand sanitisation station at the entrance before entering the library and wipes will be available for you to wipe equipment before use.
4. Printing and scanning services will be available with the exception of poster printing.
5. Laptop loans will not be available.
6. As per Government advice, access and contact information of staff and users may be shared with NHS Test and Trace
7. Please bring your own refreshments as our café is closed until 14th September.

Drill Hall Library Virtual Support
Library & IT Service Desks in the library will remain closed at present but we are working towards being able to safely open these in the future. For any general library enquiries or questions about your library account, email us on dhl-feedback@gre.ac.uk.
IT enquiries will continue to be responded to remotely via dhl-ITsupport@gre.ac.uk
Librarian support If you need a specific support or book a 1:1 virtual appointment email dhl-librarians@gre.ac.uk.