Welcome to all new and returning students!

Everyone at ECA Library would like to give a warm welcome to all our new students, and to our returning students too!

If you are a new student looking to collect your library ID card, please note that new students must book a timeslot to collect their card at the Main Library, George Square, as detailed here.

Find out more about ECA Library here, and take a look at our orientation guides for each library site.

Want to learn more about getting the best out of the library and its collections and services? Work your way through Libsmart1 and 2, at your own pace, on Learn essentials.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask us at the ECA or Art & Architecture libraries EdHelp desks, or email your question to the ECA Academic Support Librarian.

If you need a one to one appointment with your academic support librarian look on the MyEd events channel for an upcoming appointment and if none of the times available suit you, drop your academic support librarian an email.

A warm welcome!

We extend a warm welcome to all our new and returning students this autumn!
We would like to remind you all to please be a considerate good citizen and abide by the University Good Citizen Guide

Stay safe, protect ourselves and each other by:

  • Observing distancing guidelines on and off campus at all times.
  • Frequently washing hands.
  • Wearing face coverings in all University buildings. This is mandatory in libraries and study spaces, as well as shops and public transport, unless you have a good reason for not wearing one.
  • Only moving around campus or between campuses when it is necessary to do so.
  • Assuming there is an extra risk when we meet new people or we are in groups.
  • Remembering that alcohol consumption alters judgement, but that this is no excuse for breaking the guidelines.

Be considerate, supportive and inclusive by:

  • Remembering some people are more vulnerable and some may be shielding.
  • Acting, where necessary, to prompt and gently remind others to follow the guidelines.
  • Offering support and signposting services to others.
  • Acting with empathy, compassion and kindness in both online and offline interactions.
  • Respecting cultural differences and honouring diverse perspectives.

For full details please go to the Guide here.
Everyone can and should play their part to keep us all safe and well.
New students can get more information at the New Students Portal.

Welcome to Semester 2

Monday 15th January:
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all new students joining ECA today. The ECA Library at Evolution House, West Port, is now operating on Semester opening hours, so we are open from Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 10.00pm, Fridays 9.00am to 5.00pm, and Saturdays & Sundays 12.00 to 5.00pm.
For more information about ECA Library please see:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/library-museum-gallery/using-library/lib-locate/eca-library
For more information about the Art & Architecture departmental library at Minto House, Chambers Street, please see:
https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/facility/art-and-architecture-library