Our Libraries
As an Edinburgh College student you can access all four College libraries across our campuses.
Granton Library, Milton Road Library, Sighthill Library and a small library space at Midlothian campus.
In addition to our books, magazines and DVDs, our libraries have:
- A variety of both open access and bookable study spaces
- Designated spaces for individual study and group study
- Computer access (Macs and PCs)
- Photocopying and printing facilities
- Laptops are also available to borrow within the libraries or you can bring your own device.
Opening Hours and Library Information
Please scroll down to see the opening hours and information for each campus library.
Holiday and non-term time hours will be displayed in the box below when relevant.
For further information please contact us at library@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Using the Library
We ask that all library users adhere to the following guidelines for using our libraries. These ensure a pleasant and respectful study experience for all.
- Always treat library users and library staff with respect
- Maintain a quiet environment in all library spaces
- Do not eat, drink, or make phone calls within library spaces
- To work as a group, visit a library service desk to book a group-work space
- All borrowed items must be returned by the return date, if you are unable to do this please contact us as soon as you are able to
- Always show your identification, or give your name name and course if you are asked to by library staff
- Bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated
Sighthill and Granton Libraries are membership libraries, the library assistant team will ask you to agree to the Library Regulations to join these libraries
Sighthill Campus Library
Sighthill Library is located on the second floor of Sighthill Campus.
The library space contains:
- Both open access and bookable study spaces
- Designated spaces for individual study and group study
- Computer access (3 Macs and 30 PCs) additional computer access is available in the Mezzanine
- Photocopying and printing facilities
- Laptops which are available to borrow within the libraries.
Opening Hours:
Monday and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Granton Campus Library
Granton Library is located on the first floor of Granton Campus.
The library space contains:
- Both open access and bookable study spaces
- Designated spaces for individual study and group study
- Computer access (4 Macs and 10 PCs) additional computer access is available in the ICT Zone
- Photocopying and printing facilities
- Laptops which are available to borrow within the libraries
Opening Hours:
Monday and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Milton Road Library
Milton Road Library is located on the first floor of Milton Road Campus.
The library space contains:
- Both open access and bookable study spaces
- Designated spaces for individual study and group study
- Computer access (44 PCs)
- Photocopying and printing facilities
- Laptops which are available to borrow within the library
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Midlothian Library
Midlothian Library is located on the first floor of Midlothian Campus.
The library space contains:
- Open access study spaces
- Computer access in the Learner Base (20 PCs) which is next to the library
- Photocopying and printing facilities
Opening Hours:
Monday and Friday 8.30am – 4pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Borrowing
You can borrow, at any one time:
- 6 Books – On loan for 3 weeks
- 4 Magazines – On loan for 1 week
- 3 DVDs – On loan for 1 week
To borrow an item, take it to a member of our Library Assistant team at a library service desk. The Library Assistant then will ask for your student card or your Edinburgh College ID number.
Library Online Account
You can also make reservations and manage your loans online by creating an account for our library catalogue ‘Heritage’.
Creating an account will allow you to:
- Search for items
- View your current items
- Reserve items
- Renew items
- Download or read our e-books
- View overdue items
To create your account please email: library@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Within the email please state: ‘Activate’, your name and your Edinburgh College ID number (e.g. EC0000000)