Chemistry Library
Open to all UofG Staff and Students, the Chemistry Branch Library (CBL) holds the University Library’s main collection of chemistry books and journals.
Opening Hours
- Self-service - Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:30
- Staffed service - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Closed for public holidays: Monday 5th May & Monday 26th May
Contact us
- chemistry-library@glasgow.ac.uk
- During staffed hours only: 0141 330 5502
Got a question? Reach Out is the way to get answers:
How to search, borrow and return items
Search
Use Library search to find books and journals.
If the item you need is on loan, you can recall it, choose Request It.
Our electronic and print journals are listed separately so you may get two hits in the results list for the same title. Please note that we don't always have the same coverage in print/electronic and some journals are only available in one format.
Borrow
Take your books and card to the self-issue machine and follow the instructions. During staffed hours, you can take items to the enquiry desk.
Standard loan books can be borrowed for up to 4 weeks (12 weeks for staff and postgraduates).
You can renew items up to 5 times from your Library account unless another reader needs them or they are overdue. Renewals may also be made in person or by phone (0141-330-5502). If a book has been recalled by another user, you will be contacted via your student email address and asked to return it.
Return
Books may be returned either directly to the Chemistry Library or via the University Library.
A book drop box is located outside the Library for returns.
Your Library account
Referencing help
Copying and printing
You can scan, print and photocopy using the Multi-Functional Device (MFD) in the Library.
Swipe your student/staff card over the Pull Print logo on the printers, then select Print, Scan or Copy. A photocopy, or a print of a scan, will cost the same as normal printing and credit will be taken from your print credit balance.
Book an appointment
If you need help with
- your literature review
- developing your search strategy
- advanced database features
- finding information for your dissertation, thesis, research project
- open access or research data management
Reference Material
A collection of reference works is located on the right, behind the booths, as you enter CBL.
The Safety Collection, including suppliers' catalogues, is shelved next to the reference books.
Oxford Chemistry Primers are kept with the reference materials, just outside the Librarian’s Office, but these can be borrowed.
Facilities
- 88 study spaces
- 4000 books
- 200 journals
- Wi-Fi
- Colour printing and copying
- Scan and send to your email address
- Book return box
- Staff-led tours available - just ask at the enquiry desk
Location
Level 5 of the Joseph Black Building on the main campus.