The Edinburgh Campus Library will be open the following hours for the next two weeks and we hope to continue with these hours into March. Occasionally, we have to change the opening hours at short notice due to staff availability so please check the website for any changes and also twitter HWU_IS

One exception is Friday 12th February when we will be open 2:00pm – 6:00pm.
This is a University Staff Rest Day where staff across the University, working from home and on campus, are able to take a day off as a thank you for their hard work, professionalism and dedication in difficult times. Therefore we are working reduced hours on that day.

Some students and staff members are reporting error messages when they try to access library resources, including journal articles, eBooks and databases. These errors may mention that the connection is not secure or not private, or say that the site cannot be reached.

Update Mon 8th Feb: This problem was caused by a change to the security certificates and should now be resolved. If you are still seeing an error message when you try to access eBooks, journals or databases you may need to clear your browser’s cache.

To clear your cache:

• Windows – press Ctrl + shift + delete

• Mac – Chrome – press Shift + Cmd + delete

• Mac – Safari – press Option + Cmd + E

Please contact ishelp@hw.ac.uk if you continue to have problems accessing resources.

We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and thank you for your understanding.

It is mandatory to book a Library study space in advance in order to comply with University and Government guidelines for safe use of the space due to Covid19 restrictions.

The Library Study Space is bookable online via Resource Booker, the University room booking system.
There are 200 study spaces available currently to book (we have 250 max capacity in the building)
40 spaces on Floor 1
55 spaces on Floor 2
105 spaces on Floor 3
The study tables are clearly marked with ‘YES’ signs in green and a table number.
They are individual study spaces and physically distanced.

To book a study space, go to the myHWU app which will give you access to the Student Portal .
Select the Book A Room tile
Then select the Edinburgh Campus Library Study Space tile.

The rooms are listed as one long list so scroll down to see them all. The list starts with Floor 1, then Floor 2, then Floor 3.

Click on the name of the space that you would like to book e.g. Library (Floor 2) Sear 01
Select the time you would like the space for – there are hourly slots throughout the day, and you can book as many as you need. 
The time slots are available during Library opening times and can be booked up to 3 days in advance.
Fill in the booking form

The booking will show as accepted on the screen
You will also immediately receive an email confirmation
‘Room Bookings: Room Booking Confirmation’

When you come to the Library, a member of staff will ask if you have booked a study space online in Resource Booker.  If you have not already booked a space, you will need to do so before you can proceed.

The floor plans of the Library study spaces can be seen below and are also displayed in the Library.
Study spaces with PCs are marked in yellow.

Unfortunately, the Library Book Click and Collect service has been temporarily suspended at all campuses and it is being reviewed in order to ensure compliance with University and Government guidelines.

It is not possible for any requests for print books to be made through Discovery and therefore books are not available to borrow at this time. Any outstanding requests will be put on hold until the review has been completed and will be available to collect at a later date.

Many apologies for any inconvenience that this suspension of service may cause and we appreciate your understanding.
We will contact you again when the service is available and if you do have any enquiries, please contact your campus Library