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Changes to Library services
Please note, King James and St Mary's College Libraries are closed on Monday 23 and Thursday 26 August.
From Monday 14 June, University staff and students will again be able to drop in to use University Libraries for study space and to browse, borrow and return items.
You will no longer need to book a study space, and the booking system will be unavailable from Monday.
You can still use the click and collect service. All items requested through this service will be picked up from the hold shelf, next to the Library Service Desk in the Main Library. Collect your books and borrow using the self-service machine, anytime during the Library opening hours: 9am until 9pm, Monday to Sunday.
The scan and deliver service continues to be available as before.
When you visit any of the University Libraries, always remember to wear your face covering, bring your ID card, and use the hand sanitiser before and after browsing the bookshelves.
Check the spaces page for opening times and facility information.
Community bookshelf
Items on this shelf are selected by the community at St Andrews. If you want to suggest a theme, or curate a collection, please get in touch library@st-andrews.ac.uk.
"Research has shown that reading for pleasure has a direct impact on wellbeing, and sharing a love of books and reading with others can amplify the benefits. As part of the University Can Do events programme, the Library led on a series of Reading Lunches. Here are some book suggestions from these events."
Need help?
If you have any questions or concerns, chat with Library staff from 9am to 5pm, Monday until Friday and then 11am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday.
Student essentials
Staff and research essentials
Our libraries
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Saturday 9am to 9pm (Service Desk 11am to 4pm) 182 drop-in workspaces All students and staffThis week's opening hours
- Monday
- 9am to 9pm (Service Desk 10am to 5pm)
- Tuesday
- 9am to 9pm (Service Desk 10am to 5pm)
- Wednesday
- 9am to 9pm (Service Desk 10am to 5pm)
- Thursday
- 9am to 9pm (Service Desk 10am to 5pm)
- Friday
- 9am to 9pm (Service Desk 10am to 5pm)
- Saturday
- 9am to 9pm (Service Desk 11am to 4pm)
- Sunday
- 9am to 9pm (Service Desk 11am to 4pm)
Don't forget
Bring a face covering (you must wear this at all times within the building), your ID card and bottled water.
Location
Contact
University of St Andrews Library
North Street
St Andrews
KY16 9TRPhone: +44 (0)1334 46 2331/2
Email: library@st-andrews.ac.uk
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Saturday 10am to 8pm 25 drop-in workspaces All students and staffThis week's opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10am to 8pm
- Wednesday
- 10am to 8pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10am to 8pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 8pm
- Sunday
- 10am to 8pm
Don't forget
Bring a face covering (you must wear this at all times within the building), your ID card and bottled water.
Location
Contact
St Mary's College Library
South Street
St Andrews
KY16 9JU -
Saturday Closed 34 drop-in workspaces All students and staffThis week's opening hours
- Monday
- 9am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 6pm
- Friday
- 9am to 6pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Don't forget
Bring a face covering (you must wear this at all times within the building), your ID card and bottled water.
Location
Contact
School of Physics and Astronomy
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9SS -
Saturday 9am to 8.30pm 20 drop-in workspaces Current staff and postgraduate studentsThis week's opening hours
- Monday
- 9am to 8.30pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 8.30pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 8.30pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 8.30pm
- Friday
- 9am to 8.30pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 8.30pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 8.30pm
Don't forget
Bring a face covering (you must wear this at all times within the building), your ID card and bottled water.
Location
Contact
Martyrs Kirk Research Library
80 North Street
St Andrews
KY16 9HHPhone: +44 (0)1334 46 2331/2
Email: library@st-andrews.ac.uk
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Saturday Closed 52 drop-in workspaces All students and staffThis week's opening hours
- Monday
- 9am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 6pm
- Friday
- 9am to 6pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Don't forget
Bring a face covering (you must wear this at all times within the building), your ID card and bottled water.
Location
Contact
The Gateway
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9RJ -
Saturday Closed All studentsThis week's opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Contact
Purdie Building
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9TR
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Regular updates to available spaces, buildings opening or closing, guidance and other news.
The Library has worked to increase access to electronic resources, either through databases, digitised content for reading lists, or through buying more ebooks.
The Library is working with Schools to make as much material as possible available online.