Updated: 27 November 2023
A new initiative has launched in Scotland to encourage people to respect the space of others when they're out and about.
The Distance Aware scheme offers everyone who would feel more comfortable when they have more room, the chance to wear an easily recognisable symbol to show others they need space and care. the polite prompt is designed to support those who are worried about being in public places, for whatever reason, and help them feel more confident when going about their daily life.
Free lanyards and badges featuring the Distance Aware shield are available from the Shetland Library as well as from either of our UHI Shetland libraries.
We can all play our part as we adapt to living with COVID-19. Find out more at gov.scot/distanceaware.
Due to staff changes the Scalloway Library will be closed on the 1st and 6th December. The Scalloway Library will also be closed on the 8th of December due to staff attending graduation. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Due to staff changes the libraries will be open as follows from the 27th of November 2023:
Lerwick | Scalloway | |
Monday | 09.00 - 17.00 | CLOSED |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09.00 - 17.00 |
Wednesday | 09.00 - 17.00 | 09.00 - 17.00 |
Thursday | 09.00 - 17.00 | CLOSED |
Friday | 09.00 - 16.00 | 09.00 - 16.00 |
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.
Vacation opening hours are dependent on staff availability. Any changes to the following opening times will be displayed above. Please contact us to ensure that the Library is open on the day that you plan to visit.
Lerwick | Scalloway | |
Monday | 09.00 - 17.00 | CLOSED |
Tuesday | CLOSED | 09.00 - 17.00 |
Wednesday | 09.00 - 17.00 | CLOSED |
Thursday | CLOSED | 09.00 - 17.00 |
Friday | 09.00 - 16.00 | CLOSED |
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.
If you would like us to have books ready for you to collect - request the items you need via Library Search (click on the "Place Hold" button).
Alternatively you can make requests for items by completing the online form (you can also use the button below), or email requests to library.shetland@uhi.ac.uk. For each resource we need to know the title; first author name or editor name; publication year or edition. Please use your college / UHI email so we can identify you.
Book requests will be processed as soon as possible and you will be notified by email when you can collect the books.
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If you would like us to post resources out to you - request the items you need via Library Search (click on the "Place Hold" button).
Alternatively complete the online form (or use the button below)., or email requests to library.shetland@uhi.ac.uk. For each resource we need to know the title; first author name or editor name; publication year or edition. Please use your college / UHI email so we can identify you.
Book requests will be processed as soon as possible and you will be notified by email when books have been posted out.
Please note the following measures put in place: