Edinburgh

Library spaces

Cameron Smail Library

Your library is open 24/7 during semester. Staffed hours are:

Monday to Friday: 08:30 to 20:30.
Saturday and Sunday: 09:45 to 20:00.

There are 1000 spaces available for group and individual study. Individual and group study rooms in the library can be booked in advance through Resource Booker.

There is Eduroam wi-fi throughout the Library, and networked PCs give access to University-licensed software, databases and journals, as well as being available to engage with online teaching. Networked Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) provide print, copying and scanning facilities.

ID cards are essential to gain access via the entrance gates and to access library services.

Learning Commons 1 (Hugh Nisbet Building)

The Hugh Nisbet building is open from 06:00 to 00:00.

Staffed Monday - Friday, 11:00 to 15:00.

Learning Commons 2 (Postgraduate Centre)

Open Monday – Friday, 08:00 to 22:00.

Closed at weekends.

EGIS Resource Centre (Edwin Chadwick)

Open Monday - Friday, 07:00 to 22:00 and at weekends.

Staffed Monday - Friday 10:00 to 16:00.

Book a room

Individual and group study rooms in the library can be booked in advance through Resource Booker.

Other spaces

The GRID

Open access 08:00 to 00:00.

Staffed: Monday - Friday 11:00 to 15:00.

Card access is required at all times for the computer labs upstairs.

James Watt

Semester opening hours:
- Monday - Friday: 06:00 - 23:00
- Weekends: 08:00 - 18:00
Out of semester opening hours:
- Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 22:00
- Weekends: Closed
Catering facilities available

Student Union

Study in the relaxed atmosphere of the union
Offering a mix of seating, bars and catering
All areas have wi-fi
Bookable committee rooms - see HW Union, room booking for more information.

Crush Areas

Located across campus within each School
Study and social areas often with vending machines nearby

Central catering areas

From cafés to food courts – take your choice.
All catering areas have wifi

See Catering for more information.