Category Archives for general news
Welcome to all our new and returning students!
We wish all our new students a very happy Welcome Week, and extend a warm welcome to you and to all our returning students! If you are new on-campus you will find these library orientation guides useful. You can find … Continue reading
ECA Library re-opened on 20th June
Following a period of temporary closure due to a power outage, ECA Library has re-opened to users. From 20th June onwards, please borrow and return all ECA Library books and other lending materials at ECA Library. New Click and Collect requests were … Continue reading
Literacies – what are they?
At University our students learn various different literacies. These include data literacy, media literacy, game literacy, health literacy, financial literacy, civic and ethical literacy, carbon literacy, digital literacy and information literacy. A definition of information literacy is: “the ability to … Continue reading
Temporary additional study spaces in the Central area for revision and exam study: April and May 2022
Libraries and open access computer spaces will see high demand during the Revision and Examination period. Temporary additional study spaces (non-bookable) have been provided to assist you. You can find out more about the extra study spaces available by checking … Continue reading
Extra study spaces in central area during the Exam period
Temporary extra study spaces in the Central area have been arranged during December 2021. Information Services Group’s libraries and open access computer spaces will see high demand during the Revision and Examination period this December. The following temporary additional study … Continue reading
Temporary closure of Art & Architecture Library: afternoon of Thursday 25th November 2021
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Art & Architecture Library at Minto House Chambers Street will close at 2.00pm today, Thursday 25th November. The library will re-open at 9.00am tomorrow. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. ECA Library at Evolution House, … Continue reading
SCONUL Access scheme re-opens!
We are very pleased to be able to announce that the SCONUL Access scheme, where students and staff can register to use other academic libraries for their research, has re-opened. You can find out more on the SCONUL webpage. … Continue reading
A warm welcome to all our new students and returning students, from ECA and A&A libraries!
Happy Welcome Week and Week 1 to all our new students and returning students! You can find lots of information about ECA Library, Evolution House, West Port, and the Art&Architecture Library, Minto House, Chambers Street, here If you’d like a … Continue reading
Opening Hours at Art & Architecture Library
We are pleased to announce that the opening hours for the Art & Architecture Library, at Minto House, Chambers Street, will revert to Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm, from Monday 13th September 2021. (Library Service desk closes at 4.50pm). … Continue reading
Libraries moving out of lockdown: April 2021
As part of the Scottish government’s planned route map out of lockdown, it is expected that Edinburgh will move to restriction level 3 on Monday 26th April. From this date, we expect to be able to reopen ECA Library at … Continue reading