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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
Click & Collect service goes live!
The Click & Collect service is now available to all University staff and students. A maximum of 3 items can be requested at any one time. Full details of how to request and collect items are provided on the Click … Continue reading
Important news about Semester 2 Library service 2021
Now that we are back in Lockdown due to the increasing Covid infection rate, the University Information Services Group has reviewed the opening of libraries across all campuses, and planned a revised opening programme. The changes to the opening hours … Continue reading
Students! Your chance to win £500!
The Centre for Research Collections in the Main Library is offering a prize of £500 to the student with the best collection of printed books or other written materials. David Laing Book Collecting Prize: For the most enthusiastic student collector: … Continue reading
Art & Architecture Library at Minto House re-opens!
We are very pleased to be able to announce that the A&A Library at Minto House, Chambers Street, re-opened on Wednesday 21st October! Opening hours for this library are Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm. You can visit the A&A … Continue reading