Thank you for getting in touch with us regarding the Marjorie Robinson Library opening hours. Due to University-wide budget constraints, we have been required to review staffing levels and how we deliver services across our different library sites. As part of this process, we carefully considered opening hours across all our library sites, using rich occupancy data and student feedback to guide our approach. Our analysis showed that in comparison to the Philip Robinson Library, evening usage at Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms is significantly lower. In addition, we have found that the library has never reached full capacity.  In light of this, and to ensure we continue to provide high-quality services where they are most needed, we will be focusing on staffing resources at the Philip Robinson and Walton libraries, and subsequently we have taken the difficult decision to reduce opening hours at Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms. This will ensure we can continue to deliver our current range of services, and as an added benefit it will also reduce our energy consumption in underutilised buildings as part of our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint.

I understand that you value the Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms and the space it provides, and I can assure you the decision to reduce the opening hours was not made lightly.  We will continue to monitor occupancy levels over the coming weeks and months.

Best regards,

Susan Willcox

Assistant Librarian, Customer Services