Opening hours
January 2026
Our changes to opening hours for the holidays run until Sunday 25 January 2026. See details at Library Services and the Festive Season.
Find our standard Library opening hours below.
Swipe card access - Library visiting after staffed hours is restricted to swipe card access only. If you forget your physical card, you can contact security by pressing an intercom button next to the door.
Standard Opening Hours
| Craiglockhart Library & Sighthill LRC | Library /LRC Open | Helpdesk Staff Available |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 8am - 9pm | 8.45am - 4.45pm* |
| Saturday - Sunday | 9am - 5pm | Unstaffed* |
| Merchiston Library | Zones 1 - 4 | Zone 5 (Books) |
Helpdesk Staff Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 24 hours | 8am - 9pm | 8.45am - 4.45pm* |
| Saturday - Sunday | 24 hours | 9am - 5pm | Unstaffed* |
Merchiston Group Study Rooms: Please note that Rooms 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 will be closed from 9pm to 9am. Find availability and book using Resource Booker.
*Outwith these hours Library support will be provided by the NorMAN out of hours service, in this case you'll receive a response from e59.servicedesk@normanmanagedservices.ac.uk.
Have questions outside these hours?
Remember our e-resources are available online all the time (see Finding Resources).
