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
- The material in this collection is available by appointment to students, teaching staff, and independent researchers. We also welcome interested members of the public.
- Please contact us at (opens in a new window)special.collections@ucd.ie for further information. To book an appointment (opens in a new window)click here.
Reproduction
Photocopying of archival collections is not permitted. Photography permissions and policies vary. Please contact (opens in a new window)special.collections@ucd.ie for more details regarding the photography of this specific collection.
Language
English.
Finding Aid
Box list.