Who is Seeley Library named after?
Sir John Seeley
The library of the history faculty, named after Sir John Seeley, Regius Professor of Modern History, 1869-95, built by [Sir] James Stirling between 1964 and 1968; originally in the Arts School on the New Museums Site, and later in the Cockerell Building at the Old Schools (now the library of Gonville and Caius College) …
How do I print from Seeley Library?
Printing. There is a printer in the Seeley Library. Printing is charged and you will need to pay in advance using your DS-Print account. To top up your account or check your balance, go to My DS-Print and log in.
Who designed the Seeley Library?
James Stirling
The Seeley Library is Grade II* listed and lies within the West Cambridge conservation area. The Library was commissioned through an invited architectural competition during March 1963 and for which the design by James Stirling (and his then partner James Gowan) was considered to respond perfectly to the brief.
Where is the Seeley Historical Library in Cambridge?
The Seeley Historical Library is the history library of the University of Cambridge, England. It is housed within the History Faculty building on the Sidgwick Site off West Road, Cambridge. Since October 2003, incoming books have been classified according to the Library of Congress scheme; before that a unique system was used.
Where is the Cambridge University Library located?
It is housed within the History Faculty building on the Sidgwick Site off West Road, Cambridge. Since October 2003, incoming books have been classified according to the Library of Congress scheme; before that a unique system was used.
When will the library reopen in Cambridge?
We will reopen on Tuesday 4th January at 9am. In line with the government’s public health guidance, the University of Cambridge expects face coverings to be worn in all libraries by students, staff and visitors (unless exempt). Thank you for helping to reduce the risk of further disruption and illness.
When did the library move to Sidgwick?
In 1912 the collection relocated to the top floor of the Arts School, Bene’t Street, then in 1935 to the Old Schools. In 1968 the Seeley moved to the Sidgwick site as part of the new History Faculty building designed by James Stirling . Today the library accommodates over 300 students and houses more than 95,000 volumes.