Art and Architecture Library

The Art and Architecture Library provides resources for History of Art, Art, Architecture and Landscape Architecture students. It holds over 20,000 books, primarily for history of art, architecture and architectural history courses, and more than 80 architecture-related journals.

Closure of Art & Architecture Library 2nd June-13th June

The Art & Architecture Library will be closed from 2nd June for approximately 2 weeks. This is to allow installation of desktop power in all study spaces. 

During this period there will be no access to the stock and we will be unable to provide a Scan and Deliver service for Art and Architecture books and journals. 

The Edinburgh College of Art Library will retain normal opening hours to assist with any enquiries. We can be contacted also via email at library.account@ed.ac.uk.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Contact details

Access and opening hours

Staff and students of the University of Edinburgh have full access and borrowing rights. 

Access to the library is also available to other users but please be aware that during exam periods access may be restricted. 

Please check up-to-date information on the Joining the Library web pages before visiting any library.

Joining the Library

Art and Architecture Library opening hours

Art and Architecture accessibility information

How to find us

The Art and Architecture Library is located on the ground and lower ground floors of Minto House, Chambers Street.

Campus map and travel information

Art and Architecture virtual orientation

Study space

There are a number of study spaces available in the Art and Architecture Library. Please see the Library Study Space page for more information and guidance.

Library Study Space

British Sign Language support

A video relay service is available, enabling British Sign Language users to contact public bodies and vice-versa.

This service operates from 8am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week.

Please visit https://contactscotland-bsl.org for full details.

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