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         T H E   S C O T T I S H   S C I E N C E   L I B R A R Y
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Launched in 1989 as a new service of the National Library of Scotland,
the Scottish Science Library exists to meet the needs of the scientific,
industrial, and business community throughout Scotland.

Housed in the National Library's new 'high tech' Causewayside Building
in Edinburgh, the Scottish Science Library is a reference library
offering a comprehensive service in its subject areas.

There is no charge for admission, or to consult material in the Library,
but prospective users should bring identification with them.


                         WHO CAN USE THE LIBRARY
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The Library is open to any person or institution with a need to use its
collections. Certain restrictions apply to undergraduate students and
schoolchildren. Details available on request. The business community can
call upon the expertise of the specialist staff of the Scottish Business
Information Service, which is based in the Scottish Science Library.

o  Extensive collections

   All new scientific books and journals published in the UK are
   received under legal deposit legislation, and these are backed up by
   an extensive collection of foreign periodicals.

o  Browsing facility

   Current books, journals, and reference works are on open access,
   leaving readers free to browse among the shelves.

o  Indexing and abstracting sources

   All major sources are held, including

        Biological Abstracts 1926-
        Chemical Abstracts 1907-
        Science Abstracts 1898-
        Science Citation Index 1945-

o  The latest technology

   Online access to a wide range of databases, together with the latest
   CD-ROM facilities, supplement conventional sources of information. 

o  Personal attention

   Specialist staff are on hand to deal with all types of enquiry, from
   the simple to the complex. Desk research is undertaken on request.

o  Remote access

   For the convenience of those who cannot visit the Library, enquiries
   are accepted by telephone, fax, and telex. There is a special direct
   line to the Business Information help desk.

o  Interlibrary loan and document supply

   If the Library is unable to supply a book or journal from its own
   stock, the reader may use the inter-library loan facility. This
   service provides either a photocopy of the document, or the
   book/journal itself, for study within the Library.

o  Self-service photocopying

   Self-service photocopying is available, in addition to standard
   photocopy and photographic services. Normal copyright restrictions
   apply.


Contact Numbers

General enquiries:
031-226 4531 ext 3520/3525

Business Help Desk:
031-667 9554 (direct line)

Telex: 72638 NLSEDIG

Fax: 031-662 0644

                              OPENING HOURS
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 09.30-17.00

Wednesday: 09.30-20.30


TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR SERVICES, PAY US A VISIT, OR GIVE US A CALL.
WE WILL BE PLEASED TO DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS.


Scottish Science Library
National Library of Scotland
33 Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SL


Printed in Scotland for HMSO Dd.8176853  C10  1/91  37907
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