Spotlight on Craiglockhart Library

Craiglockhart Library is the library for the Business School. Here you will find books covering a range of business topics such as leadership, marketing and law. The library is located in the basement of the campus, down the stairs leading off the foyer.

General

As you reach the bottom of the stairs and before you access the library you will see a whiteboard with information about upcoming library events. Just inside the entrance we have a display table for promotions such as Love your Library and Pride and a stand with the QR code for booking a library tour.

Stock

Print books are stocked in 2 main areas – main stock, which is the largest section and the law section which can be found in the Law Hub.

We have a small number of print journals and DVDs following on from the end of the main stock. Back issues of the Financial Times are held there too.

Our Wellbeing collection has books on subjects such as anxiety, sexuality, exam stress etc.

Study spaces

There are a variety of different spaces for studying in the library. There are group study rooms which are bookable, collaborative desks and booths which are first come first served, a silent study room and a quiet study room. One of our group study rooms is a family room with books and toys for small children.

Services provided

Pcs, some with dual screens and a small number of Macs. Assistive technology PC.

Power for laptops and charging.

Lapsafe for self-service laptop loans.

Click and Collect shelf for requested items. Self-service kiosk for issuing and returning books.

Printers.

Helpdesk

At the library helpdesk we can assist with connecting Eduroam, the university recommended network

using the lapsafe

directional queries

advice on long term laptop loans

issuing inter library loans and you can also collect your print services requests from here. Also a range of ergonomic equipment such as keyboard, mouse and headphones can be borrowed from here.

Wellbeing

Along with our Wellbeing Collection of books, there is a relaxation space for you to take time out from your studies. Books, games, origami paper and colouring sheets are provided. There are also tables for completing jigsaws.

War Poets Collection

At present, the collection and exhibits do not have a curator, but library staff can offer a limited amount of assistance regarding the collection.

We hope to see you soon at Craiglockhart library!

By Vivienne Hamilton

 Read more about the library here