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 works to follow once the bulk has been completed elsewhere.
Level 2 works have now begun. Users can enter the building and study as usual, but please stay within the marked areas. The book returns machine is currently closed, so please leave any returned items on the trolley at the Help Desk..
If any users require access to books held in closed-off areas, library staff can collect these for you. Requests can be made through Library Search, collections will be made twice a day, Monday to Friday. If there’s a need to access books outside of these times (e.g. at weekends) it may be possible for staff to fetch on an ad hoc basis by requesting at the Help Desk.
If you were hoping to browse shelves but prefer to avoid the building while there is noise disruption, we have a guide on how to do this virtually: https://libanswers.st-andrews.ac.uk/faq/260523
Study space continues to be available on all floors, but please do stay within the marked areas. Levels 1 and 2 are likely to be less disrupted. Although there is some minor noise disruption from drilling, this is in short bursts and the sound does not carry to all levels. For PG students working on dissertations or doing research, the postgraduate area on level 1 is unaffected by the works, as well as space being available in the Thomson Reading Room in Martyrs Kirk.
Our apologise for any inconvenience caused by these works. We continue to work closely with Estates and the contractors and we’ll update further with new information.
As always, you can contact us [email protected] with any questions.