Edinburgh and Scottish Collection - Library locations and opening hours
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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Public Lift
Currently the public lift in Central Library is out of order. Parts have been ordered for a repair and should be with us beginning of January. Whilst the lift is out of order, staff will assist as much as possible if members of the public require access to specific stock on other floors of the building. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Bound newspaper volumes can take up to three days for retrieval. Please contact the department in advance if you wish to see historic hardcopy newspapers. Newspapers on microfilm and access to the British Newspaper Archive are available without advance notice.
The place to find out about Scotland and its capital. Fantastic heritage collections cover history, maps, literature, local and family history as well as up to date information about your local area.
Services
Visiting Central Library, you can
- browse and borrow books
- return your books
- pick up free period products
- use a study space
- use the photocopier
- collect hearing aid batteries
- use a public computer and print
- apply for a National Entitlement Card (bus pass).
Facilities
Public toilets in Central Library
Free Wi-Fi
Study spaces with power outlets. 16 charging points are available.
Printer/photocopier
Microfilm/microfiche readers
'Free Edinburgh's History' large touchscreen terminal
Access to Ancestry Institutional Access, British Newspaper Archive and other eresources
Food waste bags available to buy
Lift access
