Queen's University Belfast Library

Queen's University Belfast Library The McClay Library
Queen's University Belfast and AFBI Libraries (Stormont & Newforge Lane, Belfast). Also a Short Loan Collection for essential texts.

One of several QUB Libraries, including the Medical (Royal Victoria Hospital Grounds), Biomedical (MBC Building, Lisburn Rd.) The McClay Library is situtated in College Park, at the top of Botanic Avenue, flanked by the trees of Botanic Park. The ground floor brings together a range of facilities to support teaching and research. Here you will find the Language Centre, with two language labs, the

Computer Help Desk and Shop and specialists in media production. There's an Extended Hours Study Room, designed to provide computing access when the main floors with their workstations have closed. An auditorium and training rooms on the ground floor support organised sessions on library and computing resources. The upper floors contain the Library's main collections in the arts and humanities, the sciences, social sciences, and law. Designed by Boston-based architects Sheply, Bulfinch, Richardson & Abbott, working in association with Belfast architects, Robinson Patterson Partnership, the library opened in July 2009. The building has been named in honour of Sir Allen McClay, a major benefactor of Queen's University and of the Library. Sustainability was a critical factor in the design and construction of the library, in keeping with the University's environmental policy. The building meets the highest environmental standards.

📚 Getting ready to welcome students back to campus! We can't wait to welcome you all for another year of learning, disco...
07/09/2026

📚 Getting ready to welcome students back to campus! We can't wait to welcome you all for another year of learning, discovery, and community in the library. 💙✨

02/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of our Open Research Statement and Open Research Repository.
Your support and engagement help strengthen our open research community and advance the visibility, accessibility, and impact of research across the institution.
📅 Keep posted for future events, workshops, and opportunities from the Open Research Team.

11/08/2026

🚪✨ The wait is over... Floors 2 & 3 are reopening! ✨🚪

From Wednesday 12 August, you can once again access Floors 2 and 3 in the McClay Library. 🎓

Before you rush up the stairs, here's one important note:
⚠️ The Journals collections on Floors 2 and 3 will remain closed.

Thank you for bearing with us while these areas were unavailable. Happy studying! ☕📖

🧵🎶 Have you made it to our exhibition yet?Discover the artistry and heritage of Molly St George: Lacemaking and Irish T...
06/08/2026

🧵🎶 Have you made it to our exhibition yet?

Discover the artistry and heritage of Molly St George: Lacemaking and Irish Traditional Music, a fascinating exhibition at the McClay Library as part of the Belfast Fleadh.

Curated by the Special Collections & Archives team at the McClay Library, this unique exhibition celebrates the legacy of Molly St George and highlights the cultural importance of lacemaking and Irish traditional music.

📍 McClay Library
📅 2 June - 31 August
✅ Free and open to the public

🕘 Mon-Thu: 9am-8pm
🕘 Fri: 9am-5pm
🕙 Sat: 10am-5pm

Whether you're a music lover, history enthusiast, or simply curious to learn more about Belfast's cultural heritage, this exhibition is not to be missed. Come along and explore this unique celebration of traditional crafts and music before it finishes on 31 August.

https://belfastfleadh.com/

🧵🎶 Discover the artistry and heritage of Molly St George: Lacemaking and Irish Traditional Music, a fascinating exhibiti...
30/07/2026

🧵🎶 Discover the artistry and heritage of Molly St George: Lacemaking and Irish Traditional Music, a fascinating exhibition at the McClay Library as part of the Belfast Fleadh.

Curated by the Special Collections & Archives team at the McClay Library, this unique exhibition celebrates the legacy of Molly St George and highlights the cultural importance of lacemaking and Irish traditional music.

📍 McClay Library
📅 2 June - 31 August
✅ Free and open to the public

🕘 Mon-Thu: 9am-8pm
🕘 Fri: 9am-5pm
🕙 Sat: 10am-5pm

Whether you're a music lover, history enthusiast, or simply curious to learn more about Belfast's cultural heritage, this exhibition is not to be missed.

https://belfastfleadh.com/

Great news! 📢We're excited to announce that the McClay Library will be open on Sundays starting this Sunday 2nd August! ...
29/07/2026

Great news! 📢

We're excited to announce that the McClay Library will be open on Sundays starting this Sunday 2nd August! 📚

Only the extended hours study space will be open from 12-5pm. We’ll have security staff on site during this time to keep things running smoothly.

Staff services will remain closed on Sundays until September, but we hope to see you making the most of the space!

Calling all 2026 Graduates!!! 🎓Did you know we offer an Associate Membership for the library post-graduation?This member...
29/06/2026

Calling all 2026 Graduates!!! 🎓

Did you know we offer an Associate Membership for the library post-graduation?

This membership allows you full access to the McClay, including Wi-Fi usage, borrower services and printing and copying services, and there's even a discount for recent graduates!!

For more information on prices and how to apply, check out the link below:
https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/InformationServices/TheLibrary/LibraryAccessLocations/Membership/AssociateMembership/

🎓 ConGRADulations Class of 2026! 🎉 From all of us here at the McClay Library! Please remember to return your library b...
26/06/2026

🎓 ConGRADulations Class of 2026! 🎉
From all of us here at the McClay Library!

Please remember to return your library books.

We wish you every success and happiness in your future paths.

☀️ Summer opening hours have arrived! 📖 New summer hours are in place! Our 24‑hour opening is taking a break until Septe...
26/06/2026

☀️ Summer opening hours have arrived!

📖 New summer hours are in place! Our 24‑hour opening is taking a break until September, plan your visits ahead

📢Opening Hours Update!The McClay Library’s 24/7 access is wrapping up this Thursday evening for the summer 🌅But don’t wo...
24/06/2026

📢Opening Hours Update!

The McClay Library’s 24/7 access is wrapping up this Thursday evening for the summer 🌅
But don’t worry, late-night study sessions will be back in September! 🙌

Enjoy the sunshine, recharge, and we’ll see you back here soon! ☀️📖

Address

The McClay Library, 10 College Park
Belfast
BT71LP

Telephone

+442890976135

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Queen's University Belfast Library posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The University

Send a message to Queen's University Belfast Library:

Shortcuts

Share

Category