This week the Smithsonian magazine published an article about restoration work at Trinity College Dublin’s Old Library, a beloved cultural institution.

What a gargantuan task! Can you imagine moving  a collection of 700,000 objects, including priceless holdings that go back to medieval times?

In September an IGSI member visited the library with husband and grandson (pictured at right). She commented, “It was really eerie seeing all the  empty shelves.”

The Old Library and Long Room will remain open until the end of 2027 when the restoration and construction phase begins. Visitors will continue to be able to visit and view the Book of Kells during the conservation period, which is expected to continue into 2030. 

Read more here about this amazing project.