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Helpers in the library
1893 Helpers in the New College Library (New College Library Archives AA.1.8.1)

Helpers in the library

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Student helpers were a resource first used when Prof David Welsh was responsible for gathering a library for New College.
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1890s Community History of the Building Library timeline #utility
Library relocation
1936

Library relocation

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The move of the High Kirk congregation to Morningside allowed for the library's expansion in a new premises
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History of the Building Library timeline #library #martin hall
Library snapshots
1970 Foot of library hall 1977, ©The University of Edinburgh

Library snapshots

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In 1970 Iain Hope captured the atmosphere of New College Library on film.
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1970s Community History of the Building Library #utility
Library upheaval in a good cause
2020

Library upheaval in a good cause

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In 2020 work began to upgrade New College Library.
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2020s History of the Building Library #library #utility
New College Library returns to Mound Place
2023

New College Library returns to Mound Place

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In 2023 we were pleased to welcome New College Library back to Mound Place after its temporary relocation to 40 George Square.
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Meditation and Multifaith Space re-opens
2025

Meditation and Multifaith Space re-opens

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In 2025 we were pleased to be able to re-open our Meditation and Multifaith Space (previously known as the Sanctuary) located on the ground floor of the New College...
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2020s Diversity History of the Building Library Major Events Leave a Comment on Meditation and Multifaith Space re-opens
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