Library

The library lit up at night
The library lit up at night

Library Annexe Upgrade: Annexe Closures

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:40:00 GMT

In the next phase of the Library Annexe Upgrade, Annexes on Level 6-9 will close temporarily between February and September 2026.

view of the library building
view of the library building

Library Annexe Upgrade works: week beginning 2 March

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Library Annexe Upgrade works continue.

Students studying in the James McCune Smith building
Students studying in the James McCune Smith building

Primary Sources Database Showcase: Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:34:00 GMT

Head to Level 3 of the Library on 3rd March to find out about the primary sources databases available for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Visiting Research Fellows 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:58:39 GMT

The University of Glasgow Library is pleased to announce the 2026 Visiting Research Fellows.

An image of the proposed library annexe upgrade
An image of the proposed library annexe upgrade

Library Annexe Upgrade: Preview the new look!

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:47:00 GMT

See the new look for the Library Annexe exterior.

Students studying at desks in the Library
Students studying at desks in the Library

What do you think of the Library Cafe?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:38:00 GMT

Share your feedback in a short survey from UofG Food.

A student sitting using a laptop in the library
A student sitting using a laptop in the library

Alternative Formats Service receives long-term funding

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:10:00 GMT

The Alternative Formats Service, which provides library resources to print disabled students and staff, is now a fully-fledged Library service.

a staff member at work in University Gardens with books in the foreground
a staff member at work in University Gardens with books in the foreground

Reading Lists @ Glasgow: A new look for bookmarking

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:45:00 GMT

From 12 January, the bookmarking screens for Talis Aspire, the online reading list system, will change to improve the user experience.

Students studying for a lecture
Students studying for a lecture

AM Explorer: Arts & Humanities Primary Sources

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:56:00 BST

UofG Library has recently invested in AM Explorer, a vast collection of arts and humanities primary sources.

Students relaxing in the James McCune Smith building
Students relaxing in the James McCune Smith building

Access to eBooks from Taylor & Francis

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:01:00 BST

UofG students and staff can now access thousands of eBooks from Taylor & Francis.

Students studying in the James McCune Smith building
Students studying in the James McCune Smith building

Listen to your lecture notes with SenusAccess

Wed, 07 May 2025 09:53:00 BST

SensusAccess allows you to convert lecture notes, articles and slides into alternative formats, including MP3s and e-books.

Two students passing the cloisters
Two students passing the cloisters

New Postgraduate Study Space

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:21:00 BST

A new Postgraduate Study Space available in the Gilbert Scott Building.

5 students in kelvingrove park with the Uni tower in the background
5 students in kelvingrove park with the Uni tower in the background

Arts Library Associates Scheme: The Library from a Student Perspective

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:04:00 GMT

The Arts Library Associates scheme was established in 2024 to bring together students in the College of Arts & Humanities and UofG Library staff.

An image of the proposed library annexe upgrade
An image of the proposed library annexe upgrade

Library Annexe Upgrade

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:01:00 BST

In November 2024, work began on a £23 million investment project to upgrade the Annexe of the University Library.

Library study area with bookshelves
Library study area with bookshelves

Library print periodicals update

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:04:00 BST

In advance of the Library Annexe Cladding Project starting in Autumn 2024, Arts and Social Science print periodicals have moved.