This is our largest library space. It's in the town centre, just off North Street and close to St Salvator's Quadrangle.

All University staff and students can use this library.

The building has four floors accessible by stairs. There is an access ramp on the ground floor (Level 2). A lift is available.  

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

Floor plans

Main Library floor plans (PDF)

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• Facilities available

  All University staff and students can browse and borrow the collections using the self-service machines and can use study spaces in this building.

  This library has:

  • Library Help Desk
  • IT Service Desk
  • Four study rooms on Level 2 that you can book using Resource Booker
  • A variety of seats including height-adjustable desks on all floors
  • Areas for group study on Levels 1 and 2
  • Individual study options on all floors
  • A dedicated space for postgraduate study on Level 1
  • Individual and group study spaces with adjustable lighting on Level 1
  • Silent floors on Levels 3 and 4
  • A contemplation room / decompression space on Level 4 (further information)
  • Toilets

  Learning technology

  • Wifi
  • Library search and study PCs
  • Print, copy and scan machines
  • Zoomtech equipment on Level 2
  • Self-service borrow and return machines
  • Blu-ray and DVD viewing stations
  • An assistive technology room that you can book by emailing theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk

  Food and drink

  • Café
  • Levels 1 and 2: drinks with a lid, snacks, and cold food are permitted
  • Levels 3 and 4: drinks with a lid are permitted, but food is not allowed

• Location and contact information

  University of St Andrews Library
  North Street
  St Andrews
  Fife
  KY16 9TR

  Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 2331

  Email: library@st-andrews.ac.uk

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