The University of Glasgow Library is one of the oldest and largest university libraries in Europe, dating back to 1475. It holds over 2.5 million texts in a 12 story building opened in 1968 that also houses the Hunterian Art Gallery. The library provides study space for over 2,500 students equipped with hundreds of computers and has received over £10 million in funding in the last decade.

1. University of Glasgow Library

3. The University Library is one of the oldest and largest university libraries in Europe, dating back to 1475

5. The new building was opened in 1968, spans 12 stories, and also incorporates the world-renowned Hunterian Art Gallery

6. It holds more than 2.5 million texts

7. It houses study space for 2,564 students at any one time and is equipped with over 800 student PCs

8. Over the past 10 years it has benefitted from over £10 million of funding

10. During term-time GU Library is open from 7:15am to 2:00am