New College Library opening hours

Opening hours of the New College Library, Mound Place, Edinburgh. EH1 2LU.

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.

Monday, 16 June 2025 – Emergency light testing: 
Between the hours of 9am and 3pm, the lights in the library may be switched off for a period of up to 3 hours and 30 minutes. 
Physical resources on open shelves in the lower stack floors may be inaccessible to readers during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

We welcome all users into the UoE Libraries. Please note, that for some external users, the membership application process has changed. Please check up-to-date information on the Joining the Library web pages before visiting any library. 

Full details on using library and other centrally managed study spaces are available on the Study Space website.

 

Opening hours from Friday 23 May until Sunday 14 September 2025
DayBuilding opening hoursHelpdesk opening hours
Monday - Friday9am - 5pm9am - 4.50pm
Saturday & SundayClosedClosed

 

 

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