Due to the ongoing industrial action by Royal Mail, items requested from other partner libraries or by postal loan may take longer to arrive than usual. The latest updates can be found on the Royal Mail service update page.
This guide contains information on how to access core aspects of your Library service. Please see below for information on the following:
Please use the relevant form or contact details for your College library. If you have a query about other issues, please contact the library before travelling to avoid disappointment. To find out when your College library is open, please visit this guide.
When completing a request form, please check Library Search beforehand, as you will be required to enter the following book details:
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Argyll College |
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| Inter-site Loan Requests | Yes - please request via email AC Library | |
| Click and Collect Service |
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| Postal Loan Service | Yes - please use the Place Hold function in Library Search | |
| Book returns |
Please leave books in to your nearest local centre or email AC Library to request a Freepost returns label. Freepost RUEA–BCBJ–RJAT
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| Study spaces and computers | Please contact your local learning centre to check opening hours and availability | |
| Contact | ACLibrary@uhi.ac.uk | |
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Highland Health Sciences Library |
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| Inter-site Loan Requests | Yes |
| Click and Collect Service | Request Click and Collect |
| Postal Loan Service | Request Postal Loan |
| Book Returns | Returns box available at entrance to Centre for Health Sciences. Books can be returned by post using Freepost UHI LIBRARIES (no other details required on package). NHS Highland Staff can return to the library using the NHS Highland internal mail. |
| Study Spaces and Computers | Yes |
| Contact | hhsl@uhi.ac.uk |
| Highland Theological College (Dingwall) | |
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| Inter-site Loan Requests | Yes |
| Click and Collect Service | Request Click and Collect |
| Postal Loan Service | Request Postal Loan |
| Book Returns |
Return via post to Highland Theological College UHI Library, High Street, Dingwall, IV15 9HA or by appointment Please consult our LibGuide for more detailed information |
| Study Spaces and Computers | Dingwall library booking form |
| Contact |
geordie.cryle@uhi.ac.uk or htc-library@uhi.ac.uk 01439 780215 or 07761606407 |
| Highland Theological College (Paisley) | |
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| Inter-site Loan Requests | Paisley cannot accept inter-site loan requests |
| Click and Collect Service | Request Click and Collect |
| Postal Loan Service | Request Postal Loan |
| How to return books |
Books may be returned by post to the Dingwall campus or by a click and collect returns appointment to Paisley |
| Study Spaces and Computers | By appointment |
| Contact | As above, or for Paisley specific queries to pamela.adkins@uhi.ac.uk |
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UHI Inverness Library and LRC |
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| Inter Library Loan (British Library) Requests | Yes - please email us with your request |
| Click and Collect Service | Yes - use the Place Hold function in Library Search |
| Postal Loan Service | Yes - use the Place Hold function in Library Search |
| How to return books |
Books can be posted back to us free of of charge (if under 2kg in weight) using our Freepost address: LibraryUHI InvernessFREEPOST IV3261 Inverness CampusINVERNESS IV2 5NAYou can also return books to our Library Book Returns box on the Ground floor or return them in person to the Library. |
| Study spaces and computers |
Yes - as well as PCs, you can borrow a laptop for the day from the LapSafes in the LRC. Nooks are available in the LRC for those who need private study space. A small study room at the back of the Library is also available to book. |
| Contact | library.ic@uhi.ac.uk, or telephone 01463 273248 |
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UHI Outer Hebrides Library Service |
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| Click and Collect Service or place a Hold for books using Library Search |
Yes, email lelibrary@uhi.ac.uk with book requests. |
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Inter-site Loan (ISL) Requests or place a Hold using Library Search |
Request Inter-Site Loan. This form is for UHI Outer Hebrides students and staff only. If you are a registered student at another college please check their information regarding how to request books. |
| Postal Loan Service or Place a Hold using Library Search | Request Postal Loan. This form is for UHI Outer Hebrides students and staff only. If you are a registered student at another college please check their information regarding how to request books. |
| How to return books | Books can be returned in person to the Library until 5 pm. If you are unable to return books in person we can provide you with a Freepost address. |
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Study Spaces and Computers |
The Library provides a quiet environment for study purposes and several computers. There is no need to book to use the computers. |
| Library Opening Times |
Our normal term time opening hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday throughout the year).
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| Contact | lelibrary@uhi.ac.uk |
| Last updated 31th August 2022 | |
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UHI Moray
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| Inter-site Loan Requests | Yes |
| Click and Collect Service | Request Click and Collect |
| Postal Loan Service | Request Postal Loan |
| How to return books |
Return box in front of student services or via post with the Returns label included. |
| Study Spaces and Computers | Limited study spaces available - no booking required |
| Contact | mc.library.moray@uhi.ac.uk |
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UHI North Highland |
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| Inter-site Loan Requests | Yes - please email us with your request. |
| Click and Collect Service | Yes - use the Place Hold button in Library Search |
| Postal Loan Service | Yes - use the Place Hold button in Library Search |
| How to return books |
Thurso campus: Return to the library or place in the returns box outside the library (beside the photocopier). Alness and Dornoch: Return to reception. Please email us if you are unable to return your books to any of the campuses. |
| Study Spaces and Computers | Yes, no booking required. |
| Contact |
nhclibrary@uhi.ac.uk |
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Orkney College
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| Inter-site Loan Service | Yes |
| Click and Collect Service | Request Click and Collect |
| Postal Loan Service | Request Postal Loan |
| How to return books |
Books can be returned in person in the library or left in the book return box which is located in the college foyer. Distance Learners can return books using the Freepost label included with the book. Please email us if you don't have a label and we will send you a printable PDF. Or post to: Freepost RUEA-ATGC-GLSZ Orkney College - Attn. Library East Road Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1LX |
| Study Spaces and computers | Yes, no booking required. |
| Contact | oclibrary@uhi.ac.uk |
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Perth College Currently the Library is open Monday to Friday from 0800 - 2100 and Friday 0800 - 1645. We are offering a postal loan service to students who are unable to attend campus.
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| Inter-site Loan Requests | Available |
| Postal Loan Service | Available here postal loan form |
| How to return books | Drop off in person or email us at library.perth@uhi.ac.uk |
| Contact | library.perth@uhi.ac.uk |
| Telephone |
01738877721 |
| Sabhal Mor Ostaig | |
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| Iasadan Eadar Leabharlannan | Inter-site Loan Requests |
Ri fhaighinn | Available
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| Seirbheis Cliog is Cruinnich | Click and Collect Service | Airson oileanaich a tha a' fuireach air làrach na Colaiste | For students living on the College campus. |
| Seirbheis-iasaid tron phost | Postal Loan Service |
Airson oileanaich an t-Sabhail Mhòir. Available for Sabhal Mòr students. Tha seirbheis-sganaidh ann airson artaigealan no chaibidealan de leabhraichean a-rèir ceadan dlighe-sgrìobhaidh | A scanning service is available for articles and book chapters within copyright permissions. |
| Mar a thilleas sibh leabhraichean | How to return books |
Gabhaidh leabhraichean a thilleadh dhan leabharlann: - aig an deasc-iasaid - tron bhocsa-phuist ri taobh doras an leabharlainn - tron phost saor an asgaidh a' cleachdadh an seoladh a leanas:
Freepost RUEA-AXHB-YJEB An Leabharlann Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Ionad Nàiseanta Cànain is Cultair Teangue Isle of Skye IV44 8RQ
Cleachdaibh litrichean mòra mar a tha e sgrìobhte an seo. Books can be returned to the Library: - at the issue desk - in the drop box beside the library door - by post using the using the Freepost address above. |
| Bùird-leughaidh agus coimpiutairean | Study spaces and computers |
Tha an Leabharlann fosgailte do luchd-chleachdaidh | The Library is open for browsing and study.
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| Cuir fios gu | Contact | ll.smo@uhi.ac.uk |
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SAMS
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| Inter-site loan requests | Yes |
| Click and Collect Service | No |
| Postal Loan Service | No |
| How to return books | Return to the JMB 1st floor library, or the drop box in SMB study room |
| Study Spaces and Computers | There is limited work space in the JMB library 1st floor area. Priority will be given to H4 students carrying out dissertation work in the building. Other spaces will be available on a first come first served basis. 7 workspaces and 2 computers will be available. Please refer to the latest advice form the Education department on who should be on site and observe all Covid safety measures. |
| Contact | SAMSLibrary@sams.ac.uk |
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UHI Shetland Both campus libraries are open for browsing and for study. Go to the UHI Shetland Library web site for opening times. |
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| Inter-site Loan Requests | Yes |
| Click and Collect Service | Request Click and Collect |
| Postal Loan Service | Request Postal Loan |
| How to return books | Please return resources to the Library Return boxes: Lerwick campus - the box is situated in the foyer of the college building; Scalloway campus - the box is situated at the entrance to the John Goodlad Centre building Alternatively you can return books to us by post for free - contact library.shetland@uhi.ac.uk (or telephone (01595) 771258) for details. |
| Study Spaces and Computers | Study spaces, with or without computers, are available at both campus libraries. |
| Contact | library.shetland@uhi.ac.uk |
| West Highland College | |
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| Inter-site Loan Service | Yes |
| Click and Collect Service | Request Click and Collect |
| Postal Loan Service | Request Postal Loan |
| How to return books | Please contact WHC library staff to arrange the return of items |
| Study spaces and computers | Please contact WHC library staff to book |
| Contact | library.whc@uhi.ac.uk |