New College Library
Founded in 1843 as the library of the Free Church College, New College Library now serves the University's School of Divinity. It is one of the largest theology libraries in the UK.
New College Library at The Mound now open
****New College Library (Main Hall only) is open from 11th September. Please note that users unable to self-evacuate will require a PEEP (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan) arranged by their department. Non-UoE visitors unable to self-evacuate should contact the library in advance of visit. ****
EdHelp
EdHelp supports students in library, IT, student administration and finance. EdHelp is online, and also in-person at 10 libraries: Edinburgh College of Art Library, Art & Architecture Library, Law Library, Main Library, Moray House Library, New College Library, Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library, Royal Infirmary, The Lady Smith of Kelvin Veterinary Library and Western General Hospital Library.
New College Library holds the University's collections for Divinity and Religious Studies, containing literature covering:
- Biblical Studies
- Christian Ministry
- Church History
- Religious Studies
- Theology
- World Christianity
Location and contacts
New College Library, Mound Place, Edinburgh EH1 2LX. Tel: 0131 650 8957
Email: IS.Helpdesk@ed.ac.uk
Campus maps and travel information
New College Library virtual orientation
Study Space
Please see the Study Space pages for more information and guidance.
British Sign Language support
A video relay service is available, enabling British Sign Language users to contact public bodies and vice-versa.
This service operates from 8am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week.
Please visit https://contactscotland-bsl.org for full details.