UHI Shetland Library

Welcome to new and returning students

New students - have a look at the UHI Shetland Induction module in Brightspace, as well as this web guide, for information to help get you started with using our libraries.

UHI Shetland Induction 2024-2025

Library sections include:

• Introduction to Library services
  Printable documents, videos and links that will help you get started with using the library.
• Finding learning resources
  A video and tutorial that will help you discover the resources available both online and in print.
• Citing and referencing
  Learn how to reference and where to find the help and support to get citing and referencing right.

Returning students - please catch up with the library service updates below.

• Book a Library Support session - If you would like to find out more about using the library's online resources, or need more information about library services, book a library support session (either for on campus or online).  Sessions will help you to make the most of the library resources and services available.  Contact library.shetland@uhi.ac.uk in the first instance.
• NEW Book sale trolley - Withdrawn library stock on sale for £1.00 per item (at the Lerwick Campus Library).  We can only take cash.
• Lean Library Trial - UHI Library has started a 3-month trial of Lean Library - a browser extension that simplifies access to academic resources
  
• Check our new opening hours
• Changes at the Scalloway Campus Library - We've made a few changes to service provision in Scalloway
• Click and Collect service or Postal Loans service information
• Library Search - use Library Search to find good quality, academic resources to support your studies and research.  Library Search is a one-stop-shop to find print books, ebooks, online journal articles etc. and is a great place to start with your research.  Try Library Search now or watch our video guide Introduction to using Library Search
• Need help with referencing?  Have a look at our Referencing guide for more information or ask for details in the Library
  WATCH our 'Introduction to Referencing Cite Them Right' video
• REMEMBER TO RETURN YOUR LIBRARY LOANS - please return library resources to staff in the Lerwick library, or to one of the Library Return boxes.  There's a Library Return box at the entrance to the Lerwick campus and one in the Library at the Scalloway campus.  Alternatively you can return resources using our freepost address - please see our contact information for details. More information
• A Distance Aware badge or lanyard shows others you need more space or care.  If you feel more comfortable when you have more room, pick yours up today from either of our libraries.  Find out more at gov.scot/distanceaware

Updated: 10 September 2024

Library Search

Library Search is the library's search engine.  It provides a 'Google-like' way to find many of UHI Libraries' print and online resources at the same time.  The process of finding information from both the physical and online collections has become so much simpler.

With just one search you can find print books, ebooks, newspaper articles, ejournal articles, conference proceedings and more.  The results are listed in order of relevance to your search and you can filter and focus your search by publication format, date, location, language etc.

To ensure you can see all the titles of the articles in your search please login to Library Search before you start your search.

Term-time opening hours

Lerwick Campus Library

*Note the Lerwick Campus Library will be temporarily closed on Fridays until additional cover is arranged.

Occasionally the library has to unexpectedly close due to unforeseen circumstances, such as staff sickness. If you're planning a visit from further away please contact us to ensure that the library is open on the day you  plan to visit.

Scalloway Campus Library

The Scalloway Campus Library is open Monday - Friday 09.00-17.00.