Students have access to the library, which is conveniently located in Dalhousie Land.
The Moray House Library is the centre of the School's knowledge base. It holds the University's education, sport and recreation collections, containing literature covering:
- Education
- Psychology
- English language teaching
- Physical education
- Sports sciences
- Leisure studies
- Recreational management
Designed to enhance and support the learning opportunities available to staff and students the School Library provides a point of ready access to textbooks, key academic journals, past dissertations and to many specialist subscription databases.
The School Library is a popular place for study and research.
Access to the majority of these services is available to students and staff from wherever they are in the world, from their place of work and at home.
The Reserve Collection of high-demand titles on student reading lists is shelved on the First Floor of the Library (entrance level).
The General Book Collections are on the First Floor.
The Print Journal Collections are on the Ground Floor.
Resources
The University libraries provide access to a vast range of e-books, e-journals, and databases. The main route to the University library's collection is via DiscoverEd. The majority of online resources are also available off-campus via this route. You can access library resources and services from the library website or via the MyEd 'Studies' tab.
DiscoverEd (Library discovery service)
Accessing e-resources on and off campus
University of Edinburgh Library website
Access and opening hours
Staff and students of the University of Edinburgh have full access and borrowing rights.
Joining the Library
Opening hours
Moray House Library accessibility information
There are great spaces to study at the University. There are formal and informal areas, areas for quiet individual study or for group work, and all the facilities you need to study effectively. Some of the Main Library areas are open 24/7. Please note there may be restrictions to support social distancing.
Finding Study Space
Location
Dalhousie Land, 15 St John Street, Edinburgh EH8 8JR
Email: IS.Helpdesk@ed.ac.uk
Campus maps and travel information
British Sign Language support
A video relay service is available, enabling British Sign Language users to contact public bodies and vice-versa. This service operates from 8 am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week.
ContactScotland BSL
Key Links
Moray House Library Guide (PDF)
About Moray House Library
The Library tab in MyEd, is a really quick way into all that the Library has to offer
General information for Online Learning students
Subject guide for Education & Teacher Training
Subject guide for Sport & Physical Education