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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 from anywhere with an internet connection.

Library opening hours

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

Summer Opening Hours

  • Week commencing 22 June, 8.30 AM to 3.00 PM (closed Monday 22 June)
  • Week commencing 29 June to 9 August, 10.00 AM to 2.00 PM
  • Week commencing 10 August, 8.30 AM to 3.00 PM
  • Week commencing 17 August, 8.30 AM to 4.00 PM

Closures

Midlothian Campus Library

  • Week commencing 6 July to 10 July
  •  Week commencing 13 July to 17 July 

Milton Road Campus Library

  • 29 June
  • 6,13,17 and 20 July
  • Week commencing 27 July to 31 July
  • 3 August

Granton Campus Library

  • 1, 2 and 24 July
  • Week commencing 3 August to 7 August
  • 10, 11 and 14 August

Please note that these hours are subject to change at short notice due to limited staff availability. Before visiting, staff and students should email library@edinburghcollege.ac.uk for the latest updates.

Term Time Opening Hours

Campus Term Time Opening Hours
Granton

Monday 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 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 are available to borrow from 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