University Library news and events
Information about spaces, feedback, changes to opening times, competitions, events, our collections including University and Museum Collections, and more can be found on this blog.
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On 1 April 2026, we held a Libraries Open Forum in partnership with the Students’ Association. The focus was on students’ experiences of…
Date Friday September 18, 2026
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Boost your research skills this semester with a series of workshops from the Academic Liaison Librarian team, designed to help you get…
Date Monday September 14, 2026
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The standard opening hours for the Main Library for this academic year will be 8am-midnight Mon-Sun, with extended opening until 2am…
Date Friday September 11, 2026
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A Trip Down Natural History Lane: Working at the Bell Pettigrew Museum
In this blog, student Arianna Morlupi shares her experience auditing some of the Natural History collections held at the Bell Pettigrew Museum of Natural History in St Andrews. When I boarded the plane taking me from…
Silent reading club starts in the Main Library
We’re starting up a silent reading club, meeting once a month in the Main Library. All University of St Andrews staff and students are welcome to attend. (Skip to the sign up form). When and where is this happening?…
Main Library Lighting Works – Summer 2026
Updated 19/08/26 This summer most of the lighting in the Main Library is being updated. Level 3 and 4 works are complete for the time being. You can browse books and study on this floor. There may be some additional…