Reference Library

Ask a librarian…

Can’t find what you’re looking for with Google?  Use the contact details on the right of the screen to ask us anything you like. Whether your query is literary or legal, technical or trivial - if we can’t find the answer we’ll direct you to someone who can

…or find out for yourself

Our collection of books, magazines, maps, atlases, microform and electronic material covers nearly every subject under the sun. If your interest is Fine Art, Music, Edinburgh or Scotland you should contact the relevant department – but for everything else you can think of (and some things you can’t) come to the Reference Library.

If you just need somewhere to think

Visit us to study, work, read, e-mail or ponder the mysteries of the universe in an environment designed for peaceful contemplation.

You don’t have to be a member to use the Reference Library – pay us a visit or give us a call.

If the library is closed and you need an answer quickly, try Enquire, and chat to a librarian online.

Opening hours

Monday 10am – 8pm

Tuesday 10am – 8pm

Wednesday 10am – 8pm

Thursday 10am – 8pm

Friday 10am – 5pm

Saturday 9am – 1pm

Sunday Closed