New College Library

Founded in 1843 as the library of the Free Church College, New College Library now serves the University's School of Divinity. It is one of the largest theology libraries in the UK.

Library notices

Please note that users unable to self-evacuate will require a PEEP (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan) arranged by their department Non-UoE visitors unable to self-evacuate should contact the library in advance of visit.

Please note between 5pm and 6pm on Mondays and Wednesdays during semester, we will be offering a reduced EdHelp service. Staff on duty at these times will forward any enquiries they are unable to resolve to minimise any inconvenience. If you have any comments about our service, please email us at library.account@ed.ac.uk

Contact details

Work: 0131 650 8957
Email: library.account@ed.ac.uk

Address

New College
Mound Place
Edinburgh
EH1 2LU

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

New College Library opening hours

New College Library accessibility information

How to find us

New College Library is located at the back left of the quad in New College.

Campus maps and travel information

New College Library virtual orientation

Study space

There are a number of study spaces available in New College 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