Library spaces
Everyone studies and prefers to work in different ways, which is why the Library provides a number of spaces across the University to offer a range of environments in different locations.
Check below for information about the opening times for each of the library spaces, where you can find them, what facilities are available and for photographs of each of the locations. Wifi is available at each location.
The interactive map gives directions to different buildings and view the AccessAble website for information about physical access to key University buildings.
If you need a printer, check the locations in PC classrooms.
Main Library
This week's opening hours
- Monday
- 8am to 10pm (Service Desk 9am to 5pm)
- Tuesday
- 8am to 10pm (Service Desk 9am to 5pm)
- Wednesday
- 8am to 10pm (Service Desk 9am to 5pm)
- Thursday
- 8am to 10pm (Service Desk 9am to 5pm)
- Friday
- 8am to 10pm (Service Desk 9am to 5pm)
- Saturday
- 8am to 10pm (Service Desk closed)
- Sunday
- 8am to 10pm (Service Desk closed)
Open over four floors, the Main Library holds the bulk of our print book and journal collections, as well as much of our DVD collection.
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All University staff and students can browse and borrow the collections using the self-service machines and can use study space in this building.
- Library Help Desk and IT Services
- A variety of seats including areas for group study on floors 1 and 2, and individual study options on all floors
- A dedicated space for postgraduate study is available on Level 1
- Levels 3 and 4 are silent areas
- Library search PCs
- PCs for use
- Print, copy and scan machines
- Self-service borrow and return machines
- Blu-ray and DVD viewing stations
- Toilets
- Café - find out more information about University cafés.
- Lidded drinks as well as snacks and cold foods are permitted on Levels 1 & 2. Lidded drinks are permitted on Levels 3 & 4, but no food is allowed.
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University of St Andrews Library
North Street
St Andrews
KY16 9TRPhone: +44 (0)1334 46 2331/2
Email: library@crackedfinger.com
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St Mary’s College Library, incorporating the King James Library
This week's opening hours
- Monday
- 9am to 9pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 9pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 9pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 9pm
- Friday
- 9am to 9pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 9pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 9pm
Don't forget
Please save your work and start to gather your belongings 15 minutes before the advertised closing time for the building. Staff will begin closing procedures at this time.
These libraries can be found on South Street, St Mary’s Quadrangle.
Collections in the St Mary's and King James Libraries are available to browse and borrow.
Study space is available in the upstairs King James Library.
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- 42 study spaces
- Self-service borrowing and return
- Click and collect and Inter-Library Loan pick-up
- Library and IT Service Desks
- 1 print, copy, and scan machine
- Individual desk lamps
- Toilets
- Lidded drinks are permitted, but no food is allowed.
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St Mary's College Library
South Street
St Andrews
KY16 9JU -
Martyrs Kirk, Thomson Reading Room
This week's opening hours
- Monday
- 8.30am to 9.30pm
- Tuesday
- 8.30am to 9.30pm
- Wednesday
- 8.30am to 9.30pm
- Thursday
- 8.30am to 9.30pm
- Friday
- 8.30am to 9.30pm
- Saturday
- 8.30am to 9.30pm
- Sunday
- 8.30am to 9.30pm
Don't forget
Please save your work and start to gather your belongings 15 minutes before the advertised closing time for the building. Staff will begin closing procedures at this time.
Postgraduate students, including taught postgraduates, and University staff can use this space.
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- 40 study spaces
- Print, copy and scan machines
- Power sockets
- Toilets
- Lidded drinks are permitted in the Thomson Reading Room, but no food is allowed.
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Martyrs Kirk Research Library
80 North Street
St Andrews
KY16 9HHPhone: +44 (0)1334 46 2331/2
Email: library@crackedfinger.com
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Butts Wynd Building, Study Rooms
This week's opening hours
- Monday
- 24 hours
- Tuesday
- 24 hours
- Wednesday
- 24 hours
- Thursday
- 24 hours
- Friday
- 24 hours
- Saturday
- 24 hours
- Sunday
- 24 hours
ID swipe card access to the study rooms, PG lounge, and PC classrooms.
You can find the Butts Wynd Building across from the Main Library entrance. As well as 24 hour PC classrooms and the PG Lounge, two group study rooms (Group Study Room 8 and Group Study Room 12) are available for drop-in use, and any seminar or teaching room can be used while no teaching is taking place.
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All University students can use the PC classrooms and the Group Study Rooms.
- Print, copy and scan machines
- PCs
- Toilets
- Lift
- Lidded drinks are permitted, but no food is allowed.
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Butts Wynd
St Andrews
KY16 9AJ -
JF Allen Library
This week's opening hours
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
This Library is located upstairs in the Physics building on the North Haugh.
Teaching will take place from 2pm until 6pm each day. Please be mindful of classes when accessing collections and study spaces during these times.
University staff and students can drop in to use a study space, and to browse and borrow the collections using the self-service machine.
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- 70 study spaces
- Self-service borrowing and return
- 6 PCs
- 2 study rooms
- 1 print, copy, and scan machine
- Power sockets
- Lidded drinks are permitted, but no food is allowed.
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School of Physics and Astronomy
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9SS -
Library at The Gateway
This week's opening hours
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Please be aware that this building is used for functions during the summer.
Library at The Gateway is the basement level of the large round building on the North Haugh which also houses the School of Management.
All University staff and students can use this library as a study space.
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- 52 study spaces
- 17 PCs
- 1 print, copy, and scan machine
- Power sockets
- Toilets
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The Gateway
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9RJ -
Walter Bower House Library
This week's opening hours
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Don't forget
Please save your work and start to gather your belongings 15 minutes before the advertised closing time for the building. Staff will begin closing procedures at this time.
The Walter Bower House Library is located within Eden Campus, Guardbridge.
All University students and staff can use this space. Email library@crackedfinger.com if you would like a tour.
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- 10 study spaces
- Print, copy and scan machine
- Self-service borrow and return machines
- DVD/VHS viewing station
- Power sockets
- Lidded drinks are permitted, but no food is allowed.
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Walter Bower House
Eden Campus
Guardbridge
Email: library@crackedfinger.com
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Centuries of enlightenment
The history of the University of St Andrews Library begins with Scotland’s oldest reading room, the King James Library. Read about how Royal gifts founded this library and the ways that the collections have grown, together with some of the significant figures who have visited and used this “elegant and luminous” place.
