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Find out what is going on in the Main Library, Martyrs, JF Allen, the King James and St Mary’s College Libraries. News, services, resources, spaces and events will all be covered in the posts below. For opening times and full information about the Library, please check our webpages.

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Library hours and closures on Monday 19 September

The funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday 19 September. This day is a national holiday and only essential University operations will continue. The Main Library will be open 9am until 9pm.…

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Study space update September 2022

Main Library reopened on 5 September After extensive works over the summer, this, the largest of the University’s Libraries, has reopened. You can enjoy a variety of study space including large tables with dividers,…

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Click and collect update

In preparation for the reopening of the Main Library on Monday 5 September, the Click and Collect service will be changing. In order to finish essential works, we will not be able to access the collections in the Main…

NEW – trial of Statista

The Library has a trial to the Statistics data service, Statista.  The trial ends on 10th October 2022. Statista provides access to over 1 million statistics and facts, from over 20,000 sources, providing insights into…

Database trials – Historical News Sources

The Library currently has trial access to three databases: African Newspapers Series I and II, 1800-1925 Through eyewitness reporting and editorials,  letters, poetry, advertisements, matrimony and death notices, this…

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Library services and spaces during The Open

While this major event is held in St Andrews, there will be disruption to services and access to study space. All library sites and services will be closed from 14th until 17th July inclusive. For study space, you can…

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Additional study space during revision and exams

To support you during revision and exams, from Monday 11 April different rooms will be available for use as study spaces in University buildings. Here is the full list as a PDF: Reserved Student Study Space AprMay…

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New Resources – British Library Newspapers

The University Libraries have recently purchased access to British Library Newspapers parts III-V to add to parts I&II which we already had, to give complete access to all of the content available. British Library…

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