I wasted my time in travelling to UQ to undertake some research in the SSH library today (Sunday 26 June). There was no prominent signage or notices advising that the library would be closed on this date or for that matter what would be the opening times during the period between semesters.

Clearly those responsible for the operation of libraries on campus are not paid to communicate effectively with students about library operations nor are they paid to think ahead or in real time for that matter.

They clearly need to lift their game substantially. I wait with baited breath for some improvement in this regard, but then I am probably asking too much.

i find the following book is very useful especially in sol-gel material field, unfortunately UQ library hasn't had this collection. Here are the details of the book:

Title:Sol Gel Materials: Chemistry and Applications

authors: John D. Wright and Nico A. J. M. Sommerdijk

publisher: Gordon and Breach, Amsterdam

year: 2001

the comment cited from the reviewer is : The book gives a concise and informative introduction to sol - gel materials for students, beginners in the field, and everyone interested in the subject (Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2002, Volume 41, Issue 1, 188)

I suggest if UQ library may purchase this book as one of their collection that will be useful for students and staffs to gain mire understanding in this material field. Thank you.

It is freezing in engineering and science library. I put on a heavy jacket, but still can get goose bumps.

Soul Dust The Magic of Consciousness by Nicholas Humphrey Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ, 2011. 255 pp. $24.95, £16.95. ISBN 9780691138626