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Opening hours and admission

Service alerts

Occasionally opening hours can change at short notice.

Monday 6th May 2013: Public Holiday (May Day)

Monday 27th May 2013: Public Holiday (Queen's Birthday)

Monday 15th July 2013: Public Holiday (Glasgow Fair)

Visiting Archive Services

Admission is free to all: every member of the University, visiting researchers and members of the public are welcome to use the collections. New visitors are recommended to download a ‌‌‎‌‎‌ which gives advice on where we are and what you need to bring.

Appointments are strongly advised, and are essential for using the ground–level searchroom.

Order slip collection times are currently 9.45am, 10.15am, 11am, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm and 4pm.

If you make an appointment, we may be able to have items ready for you when you arrive.

Documents must be returned at least 15 mins before closing time.

Opening times

Monday	09.30	-	17.00
Tuesday	09.30	-	17.00
Wednesday	09.30	-	17.00
Thursday	09.30	-	17.00
Friday	09.30	-	17.00

Searchrooms

We operate two searchrooms. Our main searchroom is on the 2nd floor of our building at 13 Thurso Street, up 4 flights of stairs (43 steps). There is level access throughout the 2nd floor, and 2 toilets off the lounge. We also operate a ground-level search room in our Dumbarton Road building, with 2 toilets and a disabled toilet facility close to the searchroom.

Further information about accessing our buildings is available in our accessibility section.

While our searchroom service is provided free of charge, the University is grateful for donations to help maintain and preserve the collections. Donations can be made in cash in the searchroom, or you can now use our secure online donation form. You can also download this donation form‌ (1 page, 64kb small_pdf_icon ) and mail or fax the completed form to us.

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