Bruce Peel Special Collections Library closed April 2015 to May 2016

The Peel Library is full, so existing library stacks in Rutherford South are going to be converted into secure, climate-controlled storage space suitable for the unique and valuable Special Collections materials.

The renovation project to expand the storage capacity of Bruce Peel Special Collections is proceeding at a brisk pace, but our anticipated reopening has been postponed until early May 2016 due to unexpected construction delays. The Bruce Peel Special Collections Library will be closed for renovations from approximately April 2015 to May 2016, though the timeline may be subject to further change.

Please note the following service changes that will be in place for the duration of the closure:

  • There will be no access to special collections materials or the reading room for the duration of the renovation due to the need to utilize the space temporarily for safe and secure storage.
  • Access to non-circulating materials from the Book and Record Depository (i.e., theses and books designated "no loan" in the library catalogue) or non-circulating interlibrary loan material on loan from other institutions will continue to be available.

Contact Peel Library staff at bpsc@ualberta.ca or by calling 780-492-7311 to book an appointment.

Appointments will be available within restricted afternoon hours. Advance booking is required. Bookings for class visits to the Peel Library will not be available for the fall term in 2015.

The Peel Library will continue to consider donations of rare books; please see the gifts and donations web page for further information.