We offer generous and flexible access to our libraries, IT resources and study spaces. This will help you to access all the resources and equipment you need. Libraries and study spaces In total, our Main Library, site libraries and library storage facilities hold in excess of 1.8 million printed volumes and provide access to a host of electronic resources, including: 10 million journal article downloads 8 million e-book chapter downloads 700,000 e-books 100,000 e-journals 700 licensed databases You can access our electronic resources on or off campus, 24 hours a day. Library information The Main Library Our Main Library in George Square is one of the largest academic libraries in the world with more than 2,300 study spaces. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our other libraries also have extensive opening hours and award-winning staff available to help. Campus and school libraries We have 10 campus libraries. Each library covers different subject areas, but all hold library collections and offer study spaces and computing facilities. Some schools also operate their own libraries where additional resources, and sometimes study spaces, are available. Locations of University libraries Heritage Collections Our Heritage Collections are unique in the UK, bringing together: rare books archives and manuscripts our museum collections of art, historical musical instruments and other objects Many of our special collections are digitised and available online. Heritage Collections Computing and IT resources You can make use of the computers available in our libraries, bring your own mobile device or borrow a laptop from one of our libraries. As our student, you will have access to: open-access computer areas with more than 1,300 computers across the University open-access computers in University cafés, study pods and study rooms24-hour computer access in key locations almost 100% WiFi coverage in our buildings free laptop loans from our libraries your own University email address with online access to lecture notes as well as assessment and course information online access to course materials, assignments, grades and feedback Many of our schools also have computers available for their students. Help and support We offer many library, IT and digital skills courses if you want to improve your digital skills. Digital Skills and Training We also have a wide range of self-help materials on the website and a helpline staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by a team that has achieved national recognition. IT and computing help This article was published on 2025-03-03
