This library is upstairs in the School of Physics and Astronomy on the North Haugh.

All University staff and students can use this library.

The main entrance is flat and on the ground floor. The library is on the first floor and can be accessed using the stairs. A lift is available, but it's not close to the entrance.

There is teaching from 2pm to 6pm on weekdays, during term time. Please be mindful of classes when accessing collections and study spaces.

To help you plan for the Christmas vacation and inter-semester break, our upcoming winter hours can be found together here.

Floor plan

JF Allen Library floor plan (PDF)

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• Facilities available

  This library has:

  • 70 quiet study spaces
  • 2 study rooms

  Learning technology

  • Wifi
  • Self-service borrowing and return
  • 6 PCs
  • 1 print, copy, and scan machine
  • Power sockets

  Food and drink

  Drinks with a lid are permitted, but food is not allowed.

• Location and contact information

  School of Physics and Astronomy
  North Haugh
  St Andrews
  Fife
  KY16 9SS

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