Glasgow University Library, Research library at University of Glasgow, Scotland
The Glasgow University Library spans twelve floors in a concrete building, containing over 2.5 million books and providing study spaces for 2500 students.
The library traces its origins to 1451 when the University of Glasgow was founded, with the first documented book donations recorded in November 1475.
The Special Collections department maintains manuscripts, rare books, and archives that document Scottish history, law, science, and medical developments through centuries.
The library remains open 361 days per year, offering more than 800 computers, extensive digital resources, and specialized research materials to students and scholars.
The current library building, constructed in 1968, received recognition from DoCoMoMo as one of sixty essential Scottish architectural monuments from the post-war period.
Location: Glasgow City
Inception: 1451
Website: http://gla.ac.uk/services/library
GPS coordinates: 55.87330,-4.28900
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:31
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