University of Edinburgh Main Library

We will no longer be active on X from the end of September as we've decided to focus on other channels. You can follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Threads to continue keep up to date with the Library - we look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome, and welcome back, to all students starting the new academic year this week! To help you settle in here are 5 things to help you get the best out of the Library this year 🔗 libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/asl/2024/09/16…

As new students arrive on campus, we would like to draw attention to the scams new students may be exposed to, to find out more about these scams and prevention strategies through the university website, linked in bio. #WelcomeWeek2024, #UoEStudent, #UoELibraries, #EdWelcome

That's a wrap! The Scavenger Hunt and The Social Media Challenge have ended! Thank you all for your participation this year, if you haven't gotten a prize this time around please come back next year! #WelcomeWeek2024, #UoEStudent, #UoELibraries, #EdWelcome, #ihearted24

Check out all our exciting events at the Main Library during Welcome Week! Giveaways, prizes, and performances are just some of the exciting things that will be happening this year! #WelcomeWeek2024, #UoEStudent, #UoELibraries, #EdWelcome

Welcome Week is here 🤩 This year we've planned several exciting challenges, events, and activities at the Main Library 👌 Have you checked them out yet? #WelcomeWeek2024, #UoEStudent, #UoELibraries, #EdWelcome

NO MORE CUPS! You all loved the challenge so much that we ran out of cups! If you've already completed the challenge and gotten over 70% you can win a different prize, a plushie highland coo! #WelcomeWeek2024, #UoEStudent, #UoELibraries, #EdWelcome

When you participate in the Collect the Libraries Challenge, you’ll get a map displaying some of the University of Edinburgh Libraries and a card with instructions. There's a prize waiting for you at each library! 👌 #WelcomeWeek2024, #UoEStudent, #UoELibraries, #EdWelcome

This year Library tours will be running both at the Main Library and the Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library at King’s Buildings. #WelcomeWeek2024, #UoEStudent, #UoELibraries, #EdWelcome

Take part in our Social Media challenge! The challenge runs from September 9th to 13th, with prize collection available from 9am to 5pm throughout the event. Please note only one prize per person is allotted. #WelcomeWeek2024, #UoEStudent, #UoELibraries, #EdWelcome

Make sure you complete our Pre-Arrival checklist to start your university journey with everything you need to succeed! Check out the links in our bio for more information on these tasks! #WelcomeWeek2024, #UoEStudent, #UoELibraries, #EdWelcome

If you want to pay us a visit at anytime over the course of your degree, and up to two years afterwards, you can find us at the Main Library Building and at the Nucleus Building. Watch this video so you know where to go! #edinburghwelcomeweek #careersservice #edinburghuniversity

📢 Training available. 🗓️ Searching grey literature for reviews ... Fri 24th May, 12:30-13:00 Information from outside academic publishing may support your research - this event will identify the pros and cons. More information (UoE login): edin.ac/2FXpv1q

The ‘Flourishing jn Auld Reekie’ wellbeing walking booklet was created by a group of local & student volunteers who elected Calton Hill, #Leith & #Craigmillar as areas to connect some of the #heritage stories found in our collections to @CRC_EdUni @UoEdWellbeing @EdUniMainLib

GENERAL ASSEMBLY, CHURCH OF SCOTLAND - Saturday 18 till Thursday 23 May. There will be security on site at New College Library & access may be restricted - even for library card holders , at times. Bring your card ID with you. This will be checked before admittance to the quad.

The Study Hub at 40 George Square has been reopened and is returning to standard opening hours. edin.ac/3PLD9Zb

Due to student action the Study Hub, 40 George Square is temporarily unavailable: edin.ac/3PLD9Zb Other Study Spaces: Hugh Robson Building edin.ac/2x2fACi or Main Library: edin.ac/2hKmwMR Heat & Eat point - EUSA's Potterrow : edin.ac/3TIWVFo

🚨 Emergency Loan Update🚨 Please note that Emergency Loan applications will not be processed on Friday, March 29th, and on Monday, April 1st, due to the upcoming bank holiday. If you require an Emergency Loan during this time, you will need to apply in person.