James Joyce Library Level 3 Refurbishment Project

The third floor in the James Joyce Library is being redeveloped into a comfortable, modern learning space, which will meet the needs of our diverse student cohort. This floor will be closed from January to August 2023 for construction works. Alternative study spaces are available on Level 1, 2 and 4. Additionally, the Library is liaising with UCD Estates to see if other study spaces on campus can be made available during this time.

Project Outline

The refurbishment of Level 3 is the beginning of an exciting major capital development project for the James Joyce Library. This project, which will be undertaken over the coming years, will also include additional works on Level 2 and Level 1.

The third floor, covering over 2,500m2 of space, is being redeveloped into a comfortable, modern learning space. See below for details. A substantial project of this scale cannot avoid disruption. and we apologise for the impact that construction works will have on our users.

To minimise disruption, the work will be completed in phases

Level 3 will available during Trimester 1, and will include additional temporary study spaces
Level 3 will be closed from January to August 2023, while construction works are ongoing
Construction works will be paused during May 2023 to minimise disruption during the exam study period
The newly refurbished Level 3 floor will reopen to students in September 2023

We are liaising with UCD Estates to see if other spaces on campus can be made available for student study space while Level 3 is closed. We are working with the Students Union to see how we can address their concerns about the disruption these works will cause our users.