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 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. New College Library will be operating on the basis of ‘No card, no access’ after 5pm Monday to Thursday and at the weekends. If you wish to join the library, please email library.account@ed.ac.uk. Apologies for any inconvenience. Contact details Work: 0131 650 8957 Email: library.account@ed.ac.uk 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 LibraryNew College Library opening hoursNew 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 informationNew 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 Related links New College Library blogSubject Guide for Divinity and Religious StudiesNew College Library Special CollectionsNew College Library collections image gallery This article was published on 2024-08-21
