Earlsfort Terrace
UCD Library Special Collections holds the Building Papers for UCD Library.
Identity Statement
Reference code IE/ UCD/SC/LIB
Title
UCD Library Building Papers.
Dates
1884-2001.
Level of Description
Fonds.
Extent
11 boxes.
Context
Administrative History
- In 1959, it was recommended by a Government Commission that UCD should move to a new campus at Belfield, south of Dublin City.
The move began in the early 1960s with an architectural competition to create a new campus. A young polish architect, Andrzei Wejchert, was the winner. - Planning and construction of the new campus continued in the late 60s and early 70s and phase 1 of the new library building, designed by the Scottish firm Hardie Glover, was operational by 1973.
- Phase 2 of the library plan was delayed due to funding constraints and was not finally completed until 1986.
Source of Acquisition
Librarian’s Office, James Joyce Library, 2008.
Content and Structure
- UCD Earlsfort Terrace draft plans (1912–14)
- UCD Architectural Competition Registers (1960s)
- Phase 1 and Phase 2 library building plans (1958–1986?)
- Architectural drawings, internal furniture and book stack designs (1960s–1980s)
- Tender and transfer documents (1960s–1980s)
- Research material regarding other university libraries and public libraries (1960s–1980s)
- Photographs of the Library, staff and students (1991–2001?)
- Photograph of the first class of librarians at UCD to receive diplomas (1929)
- Correspondence concerning architectural competition, architects plans and An Chomhairle Leabharlanna (1960s–1980s)
Access and Use
Access
The materials in this collection are available by appointment only to research students, reaching staff and scholars. Research students should have a letter of recommendation from their supervisor.
Reproduction
Photocopying or digital photographing of this material is not permitted.
Language
English.
Finding Aid
Box list.