Libraries
At Edinburgh you have access to one of the largest and most important academic libraries in the world.
Our libraries currently house around three million printed volumes and a growing number of electronic resources.
These include more than 600,000 electronic books and over 20,000 electronic journals. These resources can be used remotely at any time.
See the Library website for more information.
Opening times and locations
The Library operates on a number of sites around the city. Opening times and staffed hours vary.
Our Main Library in George Square offers late opening throughout the semester and extended opening hours during exam times.
Using the library
Library staff will assist you to find what you need. Library guides and advice are also available online.
Facilities
In all of our libraries, which cover different subject areas, you will find study space and computing facilities.
Using your personal laptop, or one borrowed from the library, you can also access our wireless network on-site.
Our online catalogue may be accessed from any computer.
Events for new students
There will be EUSA-led general tours of the Main Library in George Sqaure daily during Freshers' Week.
Further guidance
For further guidance about the King's Buildings libraries, please email the Information Services Science and Engineering College Consultancy team:
For guidance about the Moray House Library, New College Library, or Law Library, please email the Information Services Humanities and Social Science College Consultancy team:
For guidance about the Veterinary Library at Easter Bush, please email the Information Services Medicine and Veterinary Medicine College Consultancy team:
This article was published on Oct 13, 2011