Restoration and renovation in the works for Trinity College's library

Many of us have dreamed of visiting Trinity College Dublin's breathtaking library.

We'll have to put those plans on hold, though — temporarily.

The Guardian reports that a massive restoration project in the works is expected to take five years.

First, 750,000 volumes and ancient manuscripts — including the famous Book of Kells — will need to be carefully moved so they can be cleaned and preserved.

Then, once the building is empty, a three-year renovation can kick off.

If five years seems daunting, consider that a project to catalogue the collection just wrapped up recently ... after forty years of work.

Librarian and archivist Helen Shenton shares more details of what to expect from the £75 million ($102.9 million ) renovation of Trinity College Dublin's library with the Guardian.

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