Staff and fully matriculated students of the University of Edinburgh have full access and borrowing rights to all Edinburgh University library sites. What does my card entitle me to? UndergraduatesBorrowing100 books (Short Loan or Standard Loan items, 10 of which may be Reserve items).JournalsPrint journals are for consultation use only.Taught PostgraduatesBorrowing100 books (Short Loan or Standard Loan items, 10 of which may be Reserve items).JournalsPrint journals are for consultation use only.Research PostgraduatesBorrowing100 books (Short Loan or Standard Loan items, 10 of which may be Reserve items).JournalsPrint journals are for consultation use only.Staff (including Official Visitors) Borrowing100 books (Short Loan or Standard Loan items, 10 of which may be Reserve items).JournalsJournals, with the exception of current journals, can be borrowed for 7 days.Within Edinburgh University Libraries there are photocopying, printing and scanning facilities and open-access computing labs.Staff and students of the University of Edinburgh have automatic access to e-resources subscribed to by the University. Related Links Our libraries and opening hours Borrowing, fines and renewals Accessing e-resources Open-access computers This article was published on Tuesday 18 August 2026