Reading rooms and Kelvin Hall now open
Opening hours and public holidays
Access thousands of books, journals, newspapers and databases
With over 34 million items, we have something for everyone
Find out about research collaborations at the Library
A library card gives access to our Edinburgh reading rooms
Key information you need for a visit to the reading rooms
Facilities for visitors to our main building in Edinburgh
What visitors can do and see in our Kelvin Hall premises
Facilities and access for visitors
How to arrange a group tour of the Library or an exhibition tour
Links to a range of Library catalogues
Visit the Digital Gallery to view thousands collection items we have digitised
Register to use the reading rooms and for remote access to our eResources
Chat is available Mondays to Fridays, between 10.00 and 16.00
Ask a question using our online form
Read our publication scheme and make a Freedom of Information request
