Access to resources
The Library has worked to increase access to electronic resources, either through databases, digitised content for reading lists, or buying more ebooks.
If the Library does not have something you need, there are ways to get this for you. Email library@st-andrews.ac.uk to discuss what options there are.
Access
Information about how to borrow, return, and how to recall items.
Information about the electronic document delivery service for staff and students at the University of St Andrews.
Information for all Library users.
Find out more about recommending books for the Library to purchase.
If the Library doesn't have an item you need, University Library staff will source materials from other libraries. In most cases, these can be emailed to you. If an item can be borrowed, you can collect it from the Service Desk in the Main Library.
Information about using local, national and other libraries.
Resources
Find the best databases and resources for your subject area.
Search for your module or subject to see the readings for your classes.
This guide lists all of the electronic databases the University Library makes available for you. These databases contain journal articles, ebooks and ebook chapters, newspapers, film and television, as well as other resources.
Information about the different platforms and ways to access the ebooks made available to University of St Andrews staff and students.
Search for electronic journals or browse by title.
Information about different open access databases, repositories and ebooks.
Information on finding theses written by University of St Andrews students, as well as finding those from UK and International Universities.
This guide will help you access a range of newspapers.
This guide lists different music databases and resources about the study of music as well as primary sources.
The University Library’s Special Collections holds printed books, manuscripts, photographs and the University archive. These collections offer rich opportunities for teaching and research.
The contract between academic publisher Elsevier and UK universities for ScienceDirect was renewed in March 2022 after a year of negotiations. Following extensive consultation, UK universities unanimously accepted Elsevier’s seventh proposal, which meets the challenging negotiation requirements set by the sector.
UK Universities have negotiated a sustainable read and publish agreement with Springer Nature for Nature, Nature research journals and Palgrave journals.