UHI North, West and Hebrides Library Facilities and Services

In Stornoway the Library can be found in C Block, level 1.

Staff are on hand to help you locate resources and make the best possible use of our library facilities and services.

• As well as stocking an extensive range of books, their facilities and services include:
• An area for quiet study, individual study
• An area for quiet study, group study
• A silent study room (no need to book)
• Access to PCs (no need to book to use), including a table which is height adjustable
• A wide range of online resources
• A stationary table
• A mindfulness & creative space area and a community jigsaw
• Local study collections
• A photocopier which does b&w and colour is located just opposite the Library entrance

Library staff are based in Stornoway throughout the academic year, please check our opening times.

There is also a Learning Resource Centre (LRC) in C Block, level 2, which accommodates a large open space area with desks and PCs for both group and individual study purposes. There is usually no need to book to use this space however it is sometimes used for teaching purposes. A photocopier is also located here (b&w only).

Opening Times: Term Time

Monday - Friday: 8am to 5pm (Staff available 9am to 1pm)

Over the winter break, the Library space will be closed in line with the college building from 19th December to Monday 5th January and staff will be unavailable during this time. If you are planning on returning to the library space from Monday 5th January, please consider that you may want to dress with additional layers for the first day or two while the building warms up.

Email : library.nwh@uhi.ac.uk

Location: The Library, UHI North, West and Hebrides, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0XR (Map)

Freepost address for book returns: Please email us for this address

Information for non UHI students or staff

Sconul Users:

Under the Sconul Access Scheme staff and undergraduate students and above from other UK Universities are welcome to use our library facilities for study purposes. You do need to apply to use this scheme by completing an online Sconul application form. Depending on the level of access you are granted by your 'Home' institution, you may be able to borrow up to two books.  You will be responsible for their timely return and any  lost or damaged books will need to be paid for. You are welcome to bring your own laptop and wifi is available. We suggest you use Eduroam. You will not be permitted to use our PCs or access UHI electronic resources.

Please be advised that students must be fully enrolled on their course before submitting an application for SCONUL access. Applications received from individuals who are provisionally enrolled or have not yet commenced their studies cannot be processed.

Members of the Local Community:

Members of the local community and visitors can come in and browse our books for free.  

It is appreciated if you let us know in advance of your initial visit and you MUST sign in at reception each time you visit. 

Photographs of NWH Stornoway Library

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View of the Library looking towards the Entrance and Exit

View of the Library, computers including the adjustable height table 

View of the Library, tables suitable for group study

View of the Library, jigsaw table, study booths 

View of the Library, display shelves, looking towards the back of the Library