From 15 September 2025 changes will be made to the opening hours of some of our libraries, these changes are set out below. Please check the library opening hours webpage for full details of all library opening hours.
- Semester opening times of four site libraries – Law, ECA, Moray House, Noreen and Kenneth Murray – will be: Monday to Thursday 9am-8pm; Friday 9am-5pm (9am-7pm for Law and Noreen and Kenneth Murray)
- New College Library will close at 5pm Monday-Friday
- Weekend opening hours of the following libraries – Law, ECA, Moray House, Noreen and Kenneth Murray and New College – will be standardised to 12pm-5pm.
- Art & Architecture Library will close for University vacation periods.
Changes at the Western General Hospital Library
The Western General Hospital Library will convert to a self-service Student Study Area from 1 September. The EdHelp service desk and Library will close at 5pm on Friday 22 August, and the small book collection will be moved in the week of 25 August.
Changes at the Main Library
From 1 September, the EdHelp service desk in the Main Library will close at 7pm weekdays and 5pm weekends. This does not affect the opening hours of the Main Library itself, which remains open 24×7.
Feedback
These changes are being made based on analysis of library and service usage and will allow us to provide a more effective service. Comments and feedback from users (both staff and student) can be directed through the normal channel at Information Services Feedback Form | Help | Information Services
