The SAMS library comprises a research section of approximately 5,000 books and 30,000 serial volumes (ca 1,300 serial titles), a historical collection of expedition reports and rare books, and a student section with over 800 books relevant to the UHI BSc (Hons) Marine Science degree course. In addition to these holdings, the library maintains subscriptions to over 600 e-journals.

The library is supported by two librarians and is available to SAMS staff, students and tenants of the European Centre for Marine Biotechnology. SAMS members may use the facility as a reference library during working hours.

The library goes back to book donations by Sir Charles Wyville Thomson, leader of the Challenger Expedition (1872-76).

For further information please contact Ms Olga Kimmins.