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Campus Libraries

There are libraries and resource centres on all campuses, which provide you with the use of PCs and a place to study when at College. Moodle, our virtual learning environment, can be accessed anywhere with internet access.

Library opening hours

These hours may be subject to change.  Please check the Library website for the most up-to-date information.

October Break 

From 14 October to 18 October campus libraries will be open from 9 AM to 3 PM with some notable exceptions.

Closed

  • Granton Campus 18 October
  • Midlothian Campus 14 and 18 October
  • Sighthill library will be closed all week

Please email library@edinburghcollege.ac.uk if the Library is closed and you require assistance.  Thank you. Normal Library opening hours for all campuses will resume on Monday 21 October 2024.

Term Time 

Campus Term Time Opening Hours
Granton

Monday                    

8.30 AM - 4.30 PM

Tuesday to Thursday   

8.30 AM - 5.00 PM 

Friday

8.30 AM - 4.00 PM

Granton: Amber/Red Learning Streets

Monday to Friday                        

8.00 AM - 9.00 PM

Midlothian

Monday                                        

8.30 AM - 4.00 PM

Tuesday to Thursday

8.30 AM - 4.30 PM

Friday

8.30 AM - 4.00 PM

Milton Road

Monday to Thursday                              

8.30 AM - 4.30 PM

Friday

8.30 AM - 4.00 PM

Sighthill

Monday                    

8.30 AM - 4.30 PM

Tuesday to Thursday   

8.30 AM - 5.00 PM 

Friday

8.30 AM - 4.00 PM

Granton Learning Street Information

  1. Top-ups for printing credit are only available when the Library is open.
  2. All Learning Street PCs (Red and Amber) are set for walk-up access. There is no need to book.

Our campus libraries provide you with access to:

  • Open access and bookable study spaces for both individual and group use
  • Computers (Macs and PCs)
  • Books, magazines and journals
  • Photocopying and printing facilities
  • Laptops available to borrow within the libraries

Our virtual Library, through Moodle, provides you with access to:

  • Library information, opening times and facilities
  • eCore: Our Library search tool
  • Online resources and databases for your area
  • Online journal and magazine articles, eBooks and videos
  • Research and referencing guidance
  • Your Subject Research Guides
  • Contact information and support

Take a tour of our Granton Library

Take a tour of our Milton Road Library

Take a tour of our Midlothian Library

Take a tour of our Sighthill Library

Student working alone in the library, while another student is browsing the books on the shelf behind.

Contact us

Please reach out to our library team by emailing us.

library@edinburghcollege.ac.uk