UCD Green Library: Projects and Campaigns

Projects

The Loop and UCD’s Library of Things are a joint initiative by UCD Library, UCD Access and Lifelong Learning and UCDSU and are supported by UCD Sustainability Seed Funding.

The Loop is UCD’s repair café. The inviting room will contain all the materials students and staff need for things like clothing repair, clothes upcycling, knitting, sewing, embroidery and lots of other crafts. including sewing machines. There will be workshops and chances to learn new skills. The official launch for both projects will take place in the James Joyce Library on Tuesday 4th March 2025.

The UCD Library of Things is the first of its kind in an Irish university. By borrowing items, students and staff are supporting a Community of Sharing, promoting sustainability, equity, and reduced waste. All items can be borrowed for free by students and staff of the university. Here you can find a full list of items. This project was launched at the end of February 2025 and students and staff can suggest items for purchase.

Crochet Workshops (50 mins)

Wednesday 26 March 11:00

Thursday 27 March 13:00

In 2022 UCD Library, in partnership with the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine and UCD Estates, refurbished the Vet Library. Work included the provision of additional study rooms and a 17% increase in study desks (including new sit-stand desks). The Information Desk, instead of being replaced, was resized and repositioned. This work contributed to the Circular Economy, and highlights our commitment to upcycling, recycling and rehoming furniture, where ever possible.

We recycled and repurposed the information desk

We reupholstered chairs instead of buying new ones

We acquired second hand chairs and group study tables from UCD Warpit

We reused ends of bays to encase some of wall shelving units

LED lights were added at ceiling height, reducing energy consumption

This competition was run in 2021 and is now closed.