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| Library, Art & ArchivesOne of the most important botanical reference sources in the world, Library, Art & Archives contains more than half a million items, including books, botanical illustrations, photographs, letters and manuscripts, periodicals, biographies and maps. During the 150 years of the library's history, material has been acquired by gift, purchase and exchange. Over 90 languages are represented, making the library a global resource for plant science, research and conservation. Towards the end of 2009, we will be opening an extension to the Herbarium, Library, Art & Archives. Our new accommodation will provide much-needed additional and secure storage for our collections, as well as a dedicated reading room for visitors to Library, Art & Archives.
Temporary closure of Main Library and Archives at Kew on Mondays and Fridays The Main Library and Archives at Kew will be closed on Mondays and Fridays from the beginning of June 2009 to the end of December 2009. During this time, on those days, it will not be possible to visit the Library and we will not be able to respond to telephone or email enquiries. We remain open as normal on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. As visitors may know, a new wing has recently been added to the Herbarium and Main Library complex and these closures are to allow us to move into our newly extended space. The move involves the complete relocation of our Archive and Art Collections and the greater part of our print collections. We apologise for any inconvenience the closure on these days may cause but we felt it was better to have a partial closure over a longer period of time than a complete closure over the Summer. Please try to book your visit and provide us with details of what you want to consult as far in advance as you can. We will be doing all we can to minimise the disruption.
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