All about the Library Research Annexe

What is the Library Research Annexe?.

The Library Research Annexe (LRA) currently houses over 11 km of monograph books, print periodicals, microfilms, Parliamentary Papers, newspapers and second copies of Glasgow University theses at our off-campus store located at Hamiltonhill.
All of this material is available to borrow, upon request, for Glasgow University Library members.

How do I request this material?

If you find a required item on the Library Catalogue with a ‘Library Research Annexe’ location, simply fill in the online form using the bibliographic details (author, title, shelf mark etc.) from the Catalogue record.
Remember to add your own details (Library card number, e-mail address etc.) so we can contact you about your request.

How soon will I receive the material, and where do I go to collect it?

Requests submitted by 10 a.m. are usually available by 1 p.m. on the same day.
Unrestricted material is made available for collection from the Library Services Desk on Level 2 of the Main Library.
Items designated ‘For Consultation Only’ are normally delivered to the Special Collection Department on Level 12.
If you are unsure of where to collect your material, don’t worry! All readers are contacted by e-mail to advise when their material is ready for collection, and full instructions are included on where to collect it from.

Can I make a personal visit to LRA?

Yes – we are open for personal visits between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. No appointment is necessary, but if you contact us first (details below) we can fetch material in advance of your visit.
At the LRA, we provide excellent on site consultation facilities, free parking for visitors, clear signage and 24 hour on site security.

For further information, including a map and travel directions to the LRA, please visit our information page.

You can contact the LRA via telephone (0141) 332 9129 or e-mail: lra@lib.gla.ac.uk

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