Tucked away on the fourth floor, behind the imposing red façade of the Physical Sciences Building, is the not-so-secret second library at Aberystwyth University. While it’s mainly visited by Maths, Physics and Computer Science students working nearby as a convenient (and scenic) study spot, hopefully some of the changes you’ll see here might inspire a visit to this charming library.
Recently efforts have been made by Subject Librarians Anita Saycell and Sarah Gwenlan to enhance the library with new displays and collections.
While the Library houses Maths, Physics and Computer Science collections and research materials, please don’t let that convince you that you shouldn’t settle in there with a good fiction book. The new fiction collection located in the Physical Sciences Library is on the right when entering the room, and contains books ranging from Frank Herbert’s Dune to Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary.
Next to this is another new display – one that represents the (frankly sprawling) periodicals collection of Library Services. These periodicals are already available online through Primo and on the shelves of the Physical Sciences Library, and on levels E and F of the Hugh Owen Library. This display is simply showing them off alongside their covers and an easy-to-use QR code for easy access.
The Library is a great little spot both for working and just as a place to be, thanks to the work of its Subject Librarians! We hope you can come give it a visit, and maybe pick up a book along the way.
If you’re planning a visit, here’s the accessibility information for the library, and a short video showing the route from the Physical Sciences Building entrance and a view of the room itself.
Your Subject Librarians are:
Anita Saycell aiv@aber.ac.uk Book time with Anita Saycell [aiv] (Staff)
Sarah Gwenlan ssg@aber.ac.uk Book time with Sarah Gwenlan [ssg] (Staff)
Find subject resource information on our LibGuides: https://libguides.aber.ac.uk/en
