PPLS Library
A dedicated library at 7 George Square.
Facilities include
Quiet study space in rooms G1 and G4.
Wifi (eduroam) and power sockets throughout the library.
Open access PC and EdPrint Multifunction Device (photocopy/print/scan) in Room G5.
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Access and opening times
PPLS Library is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
It is staffed:
- Tuesdays 9am to 5pm
- Wednesdays 9am to 5pm
- Thursdays 9am to 12.30pm
Different staffing times may apply during University vacations.
All University of Edinburgh readers may use the library when it is staffed.
PPLS staff and students (including undergraduates) also have access when it is not staffed (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). Access outside staffing times is by swipe card. Ask the librarian for further information.
Week beginning 22 April - For one week only the library will be staffed each day Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Enquiries or requests for books outside staffing times can be made by filling out the simple form below. Your enquiry will be answered promptly when the librarian is next working.
Collections
The library holds books covering all PPLS subject areas with more substantial collections of philosophy and psychology monographs.
Philosophy books are held in Room G4. Psychology and language sciences books are in Rooms G1 and G2, with a small collection of parapsychology books in Room G5.
Short loan books (one week loan) are available from the Library Office.
A comprehensive collection of psychological tests is available to borrow for student research projects.
The library holds undergraduate psychology dissertations from 1947 to 2019.
Borrowing books
Books from the PPLS Library may be borrowed by all students and staff.
Books held on open shelves are standard loan. Short loan (one week) books are available from the librarian's office.
Please fill out a borrowing slip and leave it in the secure box provided in the reading room. Your loan will be entered on your library record later.
Loan due dates are set to accommodate part-time staffing.
Please return books to the 'Returned Books' box outside the library.
Karen Fleet
Librarian
- School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
Contact details
- Work: +44(0)131 650 3439
- Email: K.Fleet@ed.ac.uk
Contact us through an online sign language interpreter
British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact the University of Edinburgh via Contact Scotland BSL, the online British Sign Language video relay interpreting service.
Find out more on the Contact Scotland BSL website
