The McClay Library at Queen’s has won a national award for its outstanding architectural design and facilities.
The Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL) Award is presented every three years to a UK library that best meets the needs of users and staff.
The £50m McClay Library at Queen’s is joint-winner of the 2013 award with The Augustine House Library and Student Services at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Named after the late Sir Allen McClay, one of Queen’s greatest benefactors, the library opened in 2009, and a major enhancement project has just been completed.
Queen’s acting president and vice-chancellor, Professor James McElnay, said: “The Mc- Clay Library is a landmark building for Queen’s and for Belfast, and reflects the university’s commitment to scholarship, the environment and the future.”