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Using the University Libraries safely
Did you miss the Library talks during Orientation week? Catch-up now. You can view a recording for Undergraduates or Postgraduates.
The majority of essential Undergraduate resources are available through online reading lists (check our guide for help) and the Libraries provide access to a large amount of diverse and high-quality material digitally or online. The click and collect and the scanning service is now available only for accessing material held in the Walter Bower House Library.
University staff and students are welcome to use the Main Library. Although study seats must be pre-booked in this building, there is no need to book if you want to borrow or return an item or talk to staff at the IT or Library Service Desks.
You can book up to 4 sessions of 3 hours per week (a total of up to 12 hours). Booking is open 5 days in advance.
The other libraries, St Mary's and King James, JF Allen, Gateway, Martyrs (for Postgraduates and staff) and the newly opened Walter Bower House Library, are drop-in spaces, there is no need to pre-book to visit.
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.
Main library Friday 8am to 10pm (Service Desk 9am to 9pm)
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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.
Student essentials
Staff and research essentials
Our libraries
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Friday 8am to 10pm (Service Desk 9am to 9pm) 400 bookable study spaces All students and staffThis week's opening hours
- Monday
- 8am to 10pm (Service Desk 9am to 9pm)
- Tuesday
- 8am to 10pm (Service Desk 9am to 9pm)
- Wednesday
- 8am to 10pm (Service Desk 9am to 9pm)
- Thursday
- 8am to 10pm (Service Desk 9am to 9pm)
- Friday
- 8am to 10pm (Service Desk 9am to 9pm)
- Saturday
- 10am to 5pm (Service Desk 10am to 5pm)
- Sunday
- 10am to 5pm (Service Desk 10am to 5pm)
Don't forget
Bring a face covering (you must wear this at all times within the building, including when seated), 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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Friday 9am to 9pm 44 drop-in workspaces All students and staffThis week's opening hours
- Monday
- 9am to 9pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 9pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 9pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 9pm
- Friday
- 9am to 9pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 4pm
- Sunday
- 10am to 4pm
Don't forget
Bring a face covering (you must wear this at all times within the building, including when seated), your ID card and bottled water.
Location
Contact
St Mary's College Library
South Street
St Andrews
KY16 9JU -
Friday 8am to 1.45pm and 5.45pm to 8.30pm 70 drop-in workspaces All students and staffThis week's opening hours
- Monday
- 8am to 1.45pm and 5.45pm to 8.30pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 1.45pm and 5.45pm to 8.30pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 1.45pm and 5.45pm to 8.30pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 1.45pm and 5.45pm to 8.30pm
- Friday
- 8am to 1.45pm and 5.45pm to 8.30pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Don't forget
Bring a face covering (you must wear this at all times within the building, including when seated), your ID card and bottled water.
Location
Contact
School of Physics and Astronomy
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9SS -
Friday 8am to 9.30pm 40 drop-in workspaces Current staff and postgraduate studentsThis week's opening hours
- Monday
- 8am to 9.30pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 9.30pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 9.30pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 9.30pm
- Friday
- 8am to 9.30pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 4.30pm
- Sunday
- 10am to 4.30pm
Don't forget
Bring a face covering (you must wear this at all times within the building, including when seated), 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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Friday 9am to 9pm 52 drop-in workspaces All students and staffThis week's opening hours
- Monday
- 9am to 9pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 9pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 9pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 9pm
- Friday
- 9am to 9pm
- 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 -
Friday 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
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Friday 9am to 5pm 10 drop-in workspaces All students and staffThis week's opening hours
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Don't forget
Bring a face covering (you must wear this at all times within the building, including when seated), your ID card and bottled water.
Location
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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.