Opening hours and public holidays
Online access to 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
Information for your visit to Library premises in Edinburgh and Glasgow
A library card gives access to our Edinburgh reading rooms
Using the Edinburgh reading rooms to consult the collections
Visitor Centre facilities in our main Edinburgh building
What visitors can do and see in our Glasgow premises
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
