UHI Shetland Library

• Changes to Library opening hours - due to staff changes we have had to make some changes to our opening hours.
• Christmas closure - the library closes at 4pm on the 22nd of December 2023 and reopens on the 8th of January 2024.
• UHI is using a new Harvard referencing system know as Cite Them Right (12th edition) - see 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 one of the libraries, or to one of the Library Return boxes.  There's a Library Return box in the entrance foyer of the Lerwick campus and one at the entrance to the John Goodlad Centre building at the Scalloway campus.  Alternatively you can return resources to us by post for free - please see our contact information for details. More 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.
• Opening hours (updated 27 November 2023)
• Study spaces 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 or from the Shetland Library.  Find out more at gov.scot/distanceaware.
• Click and Collect service information
• Postal Loans service information

Updated: 27 November 2023

Be Distance Aware

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.

Term-time

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:

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.

Christmas break 2023-2024

Vacation opening hours

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.

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.

Click and Collect

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.   

• If you are a distance learning student please see the information on our Postal Loan Service. 

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Postal Loan Service

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:

• Print books will not normally be sent out if there is an electronic copy available through the UHI library collections.
• If you would like to make a special case for receiving print books in these circumstances, please contact us by email (library.shetland@uhi.ac.uk) and the librarian will consider your case. 
• This service is primarily designed for those unable to collect resources in person and those who cannot reasonably travel to Shetland UHI. 
• Students and staff members of UHI Shetland will not be charged for outgoing postage and, if you are based in the UK, resources can be returned to UHI Shetland by post for free - see our contact details for information.