The Templeman Library on Canterbury campus is opening on Wednesday 15 July for a limited service, in line with government guidance.

The safety and wellbeing of staff and students remains the highest priority and only restricted numbers are allowed into the Library at this time. Our aim is to ensure that those people most in need are able to access the Library, including postgraduates and those studying for August exams/assessments.

Staff should only be returning to campus after being told it is safe to return to their working area and following agreement/arrangement with their line manager. If you need a resource, please consider looking for an e-resource in the first instance using LibrarySearch Digital.

Within the Library, new safety measures include enhanced cleaning, hand sanitisation stations at entrances, social distancing measures and a 72-hour quarantine for returned books.

You can find out more about what’s changed and services available on the latest Library and IT News blog.

The Drill Hall Library on Medway campus has also re-opened, from 11.00-15.00, Monday to Friday. Go to the Drill Hall website for further information about services available.

Other campus facilities

For staff already working on the Canterbury campus and others preparing to return, the Rutherford Dining Hall will be open throughout the summer from 12.00-18.00, Monday to Sunday.

All staff have been given access to Rutherford College via their KentOne card (staff ID card). The Wok bar is open daily and other special menu items include all-day brunch, chicken katsu, roast dinner, fresh salad and vegetable options. Currently, only card/contactless payment is accepted and it is a takeaway service.

The main Kent Union Plaza Co-op store remains open, but with reduced hours:

• Monday to Friday: 08.00–19.00
• Saturday: 09.00–18.00
• Sunday: 12.00–18.00

The Park Wood Co-Op is closed until further notice.

Find out more

For latest updates on plans for our return to campus, see the staff coronavirus webpages.