University of Glasgow students studying at Dumfries have access to print resources in UWS Library as well as the print and extensive online resources provided by the University of Glasgow. Library staff at Dumfries Campus work in partnership with staff at the University of Glasgow to support all students' learning and research.
UWS Library staff at Dumfries Campus support all students using the library building, study spaces and print resources. You can speak to a member of the team at the Library Info Point, email library@uws.ac.uk or phone 0141 848 3888 (ask for Dumfries Campus Library). For help with any of the services or collections at University of Glasgow contact library@glasgow.ac.uk.
If you have any questions, please ask.
Opening hours for the Dumfries Campus Library can be found here.
The Library at Dumfries Campus (Crichton Library) is situated in the Dumfries & Galloway college building, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4FD.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the building: to connect select Eduroam and log-in using your student email and password.
There are a variety of different study options available in the Library including quiet study area, group tables and study desks which can be found around the Library.
Please contact UWS Library for information about study space at the Library Info Point, email library@uws.ac.uk or phone 0141 848 3888 (ask for Dumfries Campus Library).
Find out more about the Library at the University of Glasgow including information on the library building, services and collections by visiting the Library website
The College Support Team are also available to help.
If you would like to speak to someone from the University of Glasgow Library email library@glasgow.ac.uk
You will need a valid student ID card to borrow print resources from the Library.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students can borrow up to 15 books (4 week Loans).
Staff and researchers can borrow up to 35 books (8 week Loans).
Books can be renewed up to 5 times, as long as they have not been requested by someone else.
As a reminder the Library will send notifications to your student email when book(s) are approaching their due date. You are responsible for any print items items issued to your Library account until they are returned.
UWS Library books: Self-service kiosks or to the Library Info Point.
UoG Library books: Library Info Point
If you are unable to renew books online or return to the Library, please get in touch as soon as possible.
University of Glasgow students have access to extensive online collections, including eBooks, journal articles, databases, reference management software and more. If you need help: contact the College Library Support Team (CLST) for email support or to request an online appointment.
If an eBook or online journal article you need is not available you can make a request: eBooks lynn.irvine@glasgow.ac.uk or use the online Book Suggestion Form. For journal articles not available online, please request an Inter Library Loan.
To start any search try Library Search on the University of Glasgow Library website; it is the best way to look for books in the collection. It is also a great starting place for finding material for assignments and research projects.
Please note due to current licensing agreements University of Glasgow students cannot access UWS online resources.
You can access and borrow the print resources available in the Library. If the item required is not located at Dumfries you can request from another campus (Ayr, Lanarkshire, London, Paisley) via UWS OneSearch: sign-in at the top right of the page.
The following screen will appear:
Select 'Other users'.
The User ID is the 14-digit barcode on your student card. For 2023/24 students the password comprises the first three letters of your first name all in lower case (e.g., "cla" for "Clark") followed by "Lib23!" i.e., claLib23! If the first name field is blank on our system, the password will start with "abc" instead. Select Dumfries or your nearest campus, and once the item is ready for collection a notification will be sent to your student email. For 2022/23 students the password comprises the first three letters of your first name followed by "Lib22!" e.g., claLib22! Students from earlier intakes should come to the Library Info Point to have their password reset.
If for any reason you are unable to find any print resources or need any help speak to someone at the Library Info Point, email library@uws.ac.uk or phone 0141 848 3888 (ask for Dumfries Campus Library).
For any print books that are not in the UWS or the UoG library collections you can request a copy, contact details above.
You can also request print items from the University of Glasgow library collection: