This is our largest library space. It's in the town centre, just off North Street and close to St Salvator's Quadrangle.

All University staff and students can use this library.

The building has four floors accessible by stairs. There is an access ramp on the ground floor (Level 2). A lift is available.  

Floor plans

Main Library floor plans (PDF)

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• Facilities available

  This library has:

  • Library Help Desk (Ground Floor – Level 2)
  • IT Service Desk (Ground Floor – Level 2)
  • Four study rooms that you can book using Resource Booker (Ground Floor – Level 2)
  • A dedicated space for postgraduate study (Level 1)
  • Group study spaces with adjustable lighting. These are available on a first-come-first-served basis (Level 1)
  • Study desks with dimmable lamps (Level 1)
  • Silent study (levels 3 and 4)
  • A contemplation room / decompression space (Level 4)
  • A variety of seats including height-adjustable desks (all floors)
  • Individual study options (all floors)
  • Toilets (all floors)

  Learning technology

  • Wifi (all floors)
  • Library search and study PCs (all floors)
  • Print, copy and scan machines (all floors)
  • Self-service borrow and return machines (all floors)
  • Zoomtech equipment (level 2)
  • Blu-ray and DVD viewing stations (level 4)
  • An assistive technology room that you can book by completing this online form (level 4)

  Noise levels, and food and drink

  • Franki's Café
  • Levels 1 and 2. Noise level – sociable. Drinks with a lid, snacks, and cold food are permitted
  • Levels 3 and 4. Noise level – silent. Drinks with a lid are permitted, but food is not allowed
  • Stairwell. Noise level – silent. Drinks with a lid are permitted, but food is not allowed

• Location and contact information

  University of St Andrews Library
  North Street
  St Andrews
  Fife
  KY16 9TR

  Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 2331

  Email: library@st-andrews.ac.uk

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