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Campus libraries

We have six campus libraries with study spaces, computing facilities and resources on a variety of subject areas.

Take a look at our library catalogue

Important: Read the latest updates about library services and hours of operation during Covid-19.

Please note for all libraries: 

  • Some services may not be available during evenings or weekends
  • Extended opening hours may be offered during term
  • Please ask Library staff for further details

SRUC Barony, Dumfries

Term time opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday and Sunday: closed

Vacation opening hours
Opening hours during the vacation period are dependent on staff holidays. Please phone ahead, to ensure that the library is open on the day that you plan to visit.

Email: baronylibrary@sruc.ac.uk
Telephone: 01387 860 251

SRUC Craibstone Estate, Aberdeen

Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8:45am - 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: closed

Email: aberdeenlibrary@sruc.ac.uk
Telephone: 0122 471 1057

SRUC Elmwood, Fife

Our Library offers a wide range of resources and facilities, including flexible learning facilities, to support staff and students within a user-friendly study environment.

A variety of study spaces for group or individual work enables students to carry out research and prepare their project work, while our networked and 'wireless' IT facilities offer the opportunity to put a professional finish to their work.

Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am - 4pm (closed 12-1pm for lunch)
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday: closed 

Email: elmwoodlibrary@sruc.ac.uk
Telephone: 0133 465 8810

SRUC King's Buildings, Edinburgh

Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8:45am - 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: closed

Occasionally the library has to unexpectedly close due to unforeseen circumstances, such as staff sickness. If you're planning a visit from further away please call ahead or check Moodle for any library-related updates.

Email: edinburghlibrary@sruc.ac.uk
Telephone: 0131 535 4117

SRUC Oatridge, West Lothian

Term time opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:45am - 5pm
Friday: 8:45am - 12pm
Saturday and Sunday: closed

Email: oatridgelibrary@sruc.ac.uk

SRUC Auchincruive, Ayr

We are currently in a restructuring process. Details of the library facilities at this campus will follow soon.

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