James Herriot Library
The James Herriot Library serves the School of Veterinary Medicine, and is situated on the second floor of the Mary Stewart Building in the University's Garscube campus. It is named after one of the most famous alumni of our predecessor Glasgow Veterinary College, the noted vet and author Mr James Alfred Wight, who published best-selling books such as "All Creatures Great and Small" under the name James Herriot.
The James Herriot Library is open to all University of Glasgow staff and students.
Opening hours
- 08:00 - 02:00 every day
- Staffed service 09:00 - 17:00 Mon-Fri
If you are unable to access the Mary Stewart Building at evenings or weekends, contact Campus Security using the information at the entrance.
Please bring your student card for entry.
Contact us
- james-herriot-library@glasgow.ac.uk
- During staffed hours only: 0141 330 5708
Got a question? Reach Out is the way to get answers:
How to search, borrow and return items
Search
Use Library search to find books and journals.
If the item you need is on loan, you can recall it, choose Request It.
Our electronic and print journals are listed separately so you may get two hits in the results list for the same title. Please note that we don't always have the same coverage in print/electronic and some journals are only available in one format.
Borrow
Take your books and card to the self-issue machine and follow the instructions. During staffed hours, you can take items to the enquiry desk.
Standard loan books can be borrowed for up to 4 weeks (12 weeks for staff and postgraduates).
You can renew items up to 5 times from your Library account unless another reader needs them or they are overdue. Renewals may also be made in person or by phone (0141-330-5708). If a book has been recalled by another user, you will be contacted via your student email address and asked to return it.
Return
Books may be returned either directly to the James Herriot Library or via the University Library, except for short loan items which must be returned to the James Herriot Library only.
A book drop box is located beside the enquiry desk for returns.
Your Library account
Referencing help
PCs, copying and printing
There are 10 PCs avaialable for use by staff and students.
You can scan, print and photocopy using the Multi-Functional Device (MFD) in the Library.
Swipe your student/staff card over the Pull Print logo on the printers, then select Print, Scan or Copy. A photocopy, or a print of a scan, will cost the same as normal printing and credit will be taken from your print credit balance.
Book an appointment
If you need help with
- your literature review
- developing your search strategy
- advanced database features
- finding information for your dissertation, thesis, research project
- open access or research data management
Collections
Short Loan Collection
Multiple copies of books on course lists are kept on the shelves to the right of the enquiry desk and are generally one week loan with the option to renew.
Reference Material
A collection of reference works, including directories, foreign language dictionaries and atlases are located in the reference area.
Location
The Library is located on the second floor of the Mary Stewart building in Garscube.
Facilities
- Approx 4000 books and 140 journals
- An extensive collection of online resources
- 138 study spaces
- 10 PCs
- Wi-Fi
- Black and white printing and copying
- Scan and send to your email address
- Book return box
- Staff-led tours available - just ask at the enquiry desk