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You'll need to bring <a href="/join/library-cards/evidence-of-identity/" title="Evidence of identity">evidence of your identity</a> and address with you so we can issue your card.</p> <p><a href="/join/" title="Join">Find out more about joining the Library</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-b96e876d-bed9-4f27-813d-6a8135bdf806" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Consult material in our reading rooms</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-b96e876d-bed9-4f27-813d-6a8135bdf806" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>We are a reference library so you have to consult material in our <a href="/visit/reading-rooms/" title="Reading rooms">reading rooms</a> (or, where available, online). We have two at George IV Bridge.</p> <p>Find out more about them, including how to pre-order, collect and consult material for each one.</p> <h4>General Reading Room</h4> <p>For journals, newspapers, and most post-1850 printed books not covered by the specialist reading rooms. The Discovery Room is just outside where you can consult microfilms, microfiches and multimedia, and use the group working space. <a href="/visit/reading-rooms/general-reading-room/" title="General Reading Room">Find out more about the General Reading Room</a>.</p> <h4>Special Collections Reading Room</h4> <p>For manuscripts, music and rare books (pre-1851 printed books and all printed books in special collections). <a href="/visit/reading-rooms/special-collections-reading-room/" title="Special Collections Reading Room">Find out more about the Special Collections Reading Room</a>.<a href="https://www.nls.uk/using-the-library/reading-rooms/general/facilities/"></a></p> <h4>Join the Library</h4> <p>You need to be a member of the Library to pre-order material and access our reading rooms. <a href="/join/" title="Join">Join today</a>!</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-a1444d23-6a24-4984-b4d5-74f48d88b471" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Explore our exhibitions and events</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-a1444d23-6a24-4984-b4d5-74f48d88b471" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>See <a href="https://www.nls.uk/whats-on/?where=George+IV+Bridge+building" data-anchor="?where=George+IV+Bridge+building"><strong>What鈥檚 on</strong></a> for current and upcoming exhibitions, displays, talks and workshops at George IV Bridge.</p> <p>The main exhibition spaces are on the ground floor and are wheelchair accessible. Staff can provide seating if needed. Find out more about <a href="/visit/visit-george-iv-bridge/#accessgivb" title="Visit George IV Bridge" data-anchor="#accessgivb">accessibility at George IV Bridge</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-4f600820-a08f-4aef-a2cc-99ee0650e535" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Enjoy our cafe</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-4f600820-a08f-4aef-a2cc-99ee0650e535" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>Take a break and enjoy refreshments and snacks in our <strong>cafe</strong>聽on the ground floor.</p> <p>You'll find:</p> <ul> <li>Superior quality Fairtrade coffee and fine teas.</li> <li>Fresh sandwiches, snacks and homemade cakes.</li> <li>Drinks and snacks to take away.</li> </ul> <p>There's also a computer by the cafe for anyone to use to find online reference material and see material digitised from Library collections.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-ec0a727e-cd05-4945-b0a7-67409b1f46c3" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Browse and buy items from our shop</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-ec0a727e-cd05-4945-b0a7-67409b1f46c3" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>The gift shop is on the ground floor and sells books, stationery and unique gifts.</p> <p><a href="https://www.shop.nls.uk/index.asp">You can also browse the shop online</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-promos-3"> <section class="nested-content-item promos h-100 " id="preorder-cta-nudge" > <div class="card shadow-sm promo bg-gray-700 quicklink h-100"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="d-flex align-items-center h-100"> <div class="flex-fill"> <div class="pr-2"> <h2 class="card-title h5 mb-0" data-mh="cardTitle"> <a href="/visit/reading-rooms/" target="_Self" class="promoLink headerh2"> Pre-order your material online </a> </h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Find out about accessing our reading rooms and how to pre-order collection items ahead of your visit.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="icon"> <i class="fas fa-book-reader" aria-hidden="true"></i> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-columns-4"> <section class="nested-content-item columns" id="gettingheregivb" > <h2 class="sectionHeader mb-4">Getting here</h2> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4 column-item"> <section class="nested-content-item richtexteditor " id="address" > <div class="content"> <div class="lead"><strong>National Library of Scotland</strong><br /><strong>George IV Bridge</strong><br /><strong>Edinburgh</strong><br /><strong>EH1 1EW</strong></div> <p class="text-medium">Telephone:<br />0131 623 3700 (main switchboard)</p> <p><a href="https://contactscotland-bsl.org/deafcallers/">Use Contact Scotland's BSL video relay service</a></p> </div> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-8 column-item"> <section class="nested-content-item richtexteditor " id="map" > <div class="content"> <p><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/6UqGipdokgFNBd8r6"><img class="image-full-width" src="/media/n0qfjl3r/gb-map.png?width=720&height=193.98496240601503" alt="Google Map screenshot of the area around our George IV Bridge building. Tapping on this image will take you to the location on Google Maps." width="720" height="193.98496240601503"></a></p> </div> </section> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-collapseOnHeading-5"> <section class="nested-content-item collapseonheading" id="transport-links" > <div class="accordion" id="c-c26f8164-bd85-4afa-bd21-04f0dacac2ba"> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-a99e3d7b-8320-43d5-9e3f-f972aa8f6cfd" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Transport tips: bus, train, tram, bike and car</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-a99e3d7b-8320-43d5-9e3f-f972aa8f6cfd" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <h4>Bus</h4> <p>Lothian buses 9, 23 and 27 stop outside the National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge. Visit the <a href="https://www.lothianbuses.com/" title="Lothian Buses">Lothian Buses website</a>聽for further information.</p> <h4>Train</h4> <p>The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley and the Library is a 10-15 minute walk away up a steep hill. <a href="https://www.travelinescotland.com/">Plan your journey with Traveline Scotland</a></p> <h4>Tram</h4> <p>The nearest tram stop is on Princes Street and the Library is a 10 to 15 minute walk up The Mound, which is a steep hill.</p> <h4>Bike</h4> <p>Cycle racks are available on George IV Bridge, Victoria Street and Chambers Street to park your bike.</p> <h4>Car</h4> <p>Off-street parking is available at nearby NCP sites.</p> <p>Blue-badge-holders can park on the double yellow lines on George IV Bridge. There is also parking for blue-badge-holders 24 hours a day at the top of Victoria Street (south side) opposite the Library.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-promos-6"> <section class="nested-content-item promos h-100 " id="join-the-library-nudge" > <div class="card shadow-sm promo bg-gray-700 quicklink h-100"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="d-flex align-items-center h-100"> <div class="flex-fill"> <div class="pr-2"> <h2 class="card-title h5 mb-0" data-mh="cardTitle"> <a href="/join/" target="_Self" class="promoLink headerh2"> Join the Library </a> </h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Become a member to access incredible resources, both in person and online.聽</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="icon"> <i class="fas fa-address-card" aria-hidden="true"></i> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-promos-7"> <section class="nested-content-item promos h-100 " id="whats-on-at-george-iv-bridge" > <div class="card shadow-sm promo bg-primary callToAction mb-3 h-100"> <div class="row justify-content-end no-gutters"> <div class="col-md-5"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title h3 " data-mh="cardTitle"> <a href="/whats-on/?where=George+IV+Bridge+building" class="promoLink headerh2"> What鈥檚 on at George IV Bridge </a> </h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Explore the Library's treasures and special displays, and browse our workshops and talks.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-7 p-4"> <img src="/media/d3imz0wi/treasures.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=300&rnd=133625032479670000" class="card-img-top" alt="Inside the Treasures exhibition at the National Library of Scotland."> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-collapseOnHeading-8"> <section class="nested-content-item collapseonheading" id="facilitiesgivb" > <h2 class="sectionHeader mb-4">Facilities</h2> <div class="accordion" id="c-e9b7c897-b9cc-48b6-a87d-0ac998c2f367"> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-e49f1519-566d-4ac0-9a1e-03829f0b4071" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Toilets</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-e49f1519-566d-4ac0-9a1e-03829f0b4071" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>There are public toilets on all floors, including <strong>accessible unisex toilets</strong>.</p> <p><a href="/visit/visit-george-iv-bridge/accessible-toilets/" title="Accessible toilets">Find out more about our <strong>accessible toilets</strong></a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-15cfd8dc-bcf0-438a-8083-cc91fba3f706" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Luggage and lockers</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-15cfd8dc-bcf0-438a-8083-cc91fba3f706" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>You cannot take bags into the reading rooms, so we have wheelchair accessible <strong>lockers</strong> you can use. Find out more about <a href="/visit/reading-rooms/care-of-collections/" title="Care of collections">what you can leave in the lockers</a>.</p> <p>If you need to take a bag or other equipment with you while you work, speak to a member of staff. We will do what is needed to ensure you can work in the Library.</p> <p>The locker room has tables and chairs where you can enjoy your <strong>own food and drink</strong>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-fa5a83d2-6d0d-4642-b2d1-6a637adf3896" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Free WiFi and eduroam</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-fa5a83d2-6d0d-4642-b2d1-6a637adf3896" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <h4>WiFi</h4> <p>Free WiFi is available in all George IV Bridge reading rooms and public areas.</p> <h4>eduroam</h4> <p>If you are visiting from another organisation that uses eduroam, you will be able to use it at the National Library of Scotland too. <a href="/visit/eduroam/" title="eduroam">More information about eduroam</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-22f28c8b-1019-4e5d-95f9-71bd52877513" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Contemplation space</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-22f28c8b-1019-4e5d-95f9-71bd52877513" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>The <strong>Contemplation Space</strong> is a room on the ground floor and is for everyone. It reflects our guiding principles of creating a welcoming environment for all our visitors. We aim to make the space as accessible as possible.</p> <p>The room has been set up to be flexible for whoever is using it. It has movable seating and prayer rugs.</p> <p>Use this space for:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Praying</strong> and holding religious or spiritual contemplation or observance;</li> <li>Taking some time out if you're <strong>distressed</strong> or experiencing <strong>sensory overload</strong>;</li> <li><strong>Breastfeeding</strong>, if you prefer a private room.</li> </ul> <p>There are also bathrooms nearby for those who need to wash before praying.</p> <p>It is located on the ground floor, under the main staircase. Look out for the signs.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-b6005bd2-c1f5-45c5-a985-b5d75dc00441" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Baby changing facilities and visiting with children</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-b6005bd2-c1f5-45c5-a985-b5d75dc00441" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <h4>Family friendly area</h4> <p>The caf茅 on the ground floor has an area with a soft play mat, a selection of children鈥檚 books, a chalkboard with chalk, and children鈥檚 toys. There is also a tub chair for breastfeeding.聽</p> <h4>Baby changing</h4> <p>The baby changing facilities are on the ground floor in the unisex accessible toilet.</p> <h4>Breastfeeding</h4> <p>Feel free to breastfeed in any of our public spaces. You are welcome to use the comfortable chairs provided in the Discovery Room and family-friendly cafe space. You can use <a href="/visit/visit-george-iv-bridge/#facilitiesgivb" title="Visit George IV Bridge" data-anchor="#facilitiesgivb">the Contemplation Space</a>聽if you would like a private room to <strong>breastfeed</strong>.</p> <h4>Reading rooms</h4> <p>The reading rooms are for research and tend to be quiet spaces. If you are bringing babies or very young children in pushchairs, you may prefer the more relaxed <a href="/visit/reading-rooms/general-reading-room/facilities/#discoverypic" title="Facilities" data-anchor="#discoverypic">Discovery Room</a>.</p> <p><a href="/join/library-cards/children/" title="Children">Find out about children under 16 using the Library</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-promos-9"> <section class="nested-content-item promos h-100 " id="search-collections-nudge" > <div class="card shadow-sm promo bg-gray-700 quicklink h-100"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="d-flex align-items-center h-100"> <div class="flex-fill"> <div class="pr-2"> <h2 class="card-title h5 mb-0" data-mh="cardTitle"> <a href="/find/" target="_Self" class="promoLink headerh2"> Search our collections online </a> </h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Not ready to visit us in person? Search books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, music, moving images, and more.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="icon"> <i class="fas fa-search" aria-hidden="true"></i> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-richTextEditor-10"> <section class="nested-content-item richtexteditor " id="accessgivb" > <h2 class="sectionHeader mb-4">Accessibility</h2> <div class="content"> <div class="lead">We aim to provide a friendly, accessible environment for all our visitors and the widest possible access to our buildings, exhibitions and collections.聽</div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-collapseOnHeading-11"> <section class="nested-content-item collapseonheading" id="accessibility-accordions" > <div class="accordion" id="c-7776be67-1415-4e81-99b9-d3d593e44cab"> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-561ba569-458a-48da-88bf-3e971c53f7c0" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Accessible toilets</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-561ba569-458a-48da-88bf-3e971c53f7c0" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>There are two<strong> accessible unisex toilets</strong> in the George IV bridge building.</p> <h4>Ground floor</h4> <p>There is an accessible public toilet on the ground floor beside the Library cafe. This can be accessed via an accessible lift at the main entrance.</p> <h4>First floor</h4> <p>There is an accessible public toilet on the first floor. This can be accessed via the main staircase or via a lift located at the end of a short corridor to the left of the foot of the main stair.</p> <p><a href="/visit/visit-george-iv-bridge/accessible-toilets/" title="Accessible toilets"><u>Find out more, including dimensions and photos</u></a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-d1f0b6b2-6cea-48bc-a87a-67f1d16eb6d4" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Entrance, stairs and lifts</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-d1f0b6b2-6cea-48bc-a87a-67f1d16eb6d4" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <h4>Main entrance and ground floor</h4> <p><span>The main entrance to our George IV Bridge Building has level access from the street outside. A set of stairs or accessible lifts take you to the ground floor.</span></p> <h4><span>Upper floors</span></h4> <p><span>The<strong> first and second floors</strong>, which take you up to the <a href="/visit/reading-rooms/" title="Reading rooms">reading rooms</a>, are accessible using stairs or lifts.</span></p> <div><a href="/visit/visit-george-iv-bridge/entrance-stairs-and-lifts/" title="Entrance, stairs and lifts">Find out more, including dimensions and photos.</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-de27ccbd-7d08-4cc3-883e-84f6493cbd71" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Deaf and hard of hearing visitors</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-de27ccbd-7d08-4cc3-883e-84f6493cbd71" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <h4>Subtitles</h4> <p><strong>Videos</strong> with sound that are on display in our exhibitions have <strong>subtitles</strong>.</p> <h4>Fire alarms</h4> <p>In the event of a fire alarm, our fire alarms have <strong>flashing lights</strong> as well as sound.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-6c5e2751-f683-48c2-892f-20832a4fb5b5" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Visually impaired visitors</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-6c5e2751-f683-48c2-892f-20832a4fb5b5" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <h4>Large print</h4> <p>The text throughout our exhibitions is available in large print.</p> <h4>Magnifying sheets</h4> <p>Magnifying sheets are freely available to visitors on a stand directly outside of the <a href="/whats-on/treasures-of-the-national-library-of-scotland/" title="Treasures of the National Library of Scotland">Treasures exhibition</a>.</p> <h4>Lighting</h4> <p>The Treasures exhibition space has <strong>low lighting</strong>.</p> <h4>Evacuation</h4> <p>If you have visual impairment and would like help to leave the building during an <strong>emergency evacuation</strong>, alert a member of staff.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-3ad639d8-f1ca-4a43-bb21-c734acd397b6" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Wheelchairs</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-3ad639d8-f1ca-4a43-bb21-c734acd397b6" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>The Library at George IV Bridge is <strong>accessible for wheelchair users</strong> and can cater for other access requirements.</p> <p>We also have a <strong>wheelchair available for exhibition visitors</strong> who need it.</p> <p>The locker room has <strong>lockers</strong> which are accessible to wheelchair users.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-7414a2a7-d1f5-496f-b910-aefca20888ea" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Reading room accessibility and assistive technology</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-7414a2a7-d1f5-496f-b910-aefca20888ea" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>We aim to provide the widest possible access to our reading rooms.</p> <p>As part of this, we provide <strong>assistive equipment and technology</strong> in each of the reading rooms. Examples include magnifying equipment, adjustable desks and viewing software.</p> <p>Find out about <a href="/visit/visit-george-iv-bridge/reading-room-accessibility/" title="Assistive technology">accessibility and the assistive technology available in the reading rooms</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-3d67fbb2-d854-47ad-a614-7b08e65ac2f0" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Assistance dogs</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-3d67fbb2-d854-47ad-a614-7b08e65ac2f0" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>You can bring<strong> assistance dogs</strong> into the building.</p> <p>We also provide <strong>water bowls</strong>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-a9c82e5c-a09c-4afd-871d-578f177672ce" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Blue-badge holders car parking</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-a9c82e5c-a09c-4afd-871d-578f177672ce" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p><strong>Blue-badge holders</strong> can park on the single and double yellow lines on George IV Bridge.</p> <p>There is also parking for blue-badge holders 24 hours a day at the top of Victoria Street (south side) opposite the Library.</p> <p>Check on-street signage for any temporary closures, changes or updates.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-331ea633-4dab-4dde-ad8b-eef85fbcdb1e" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Emergency procedures</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-331ea633-4dab-4dde-ad8b-eef85fbcdb1e" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <h4>Fire alarm</h4> <p>In the event of a fire, the fire alarm will activate. Our fire alarms have <strong>flashing lights</strong> as well as sound to alert visitors with hearing impairments.</p> <h4>Emergency evacuation</h4> <p>In the case of an evacuation, all visitors inside the Library will be led to safety by Library staff or by a member of the fire brigade.</p> <p><a href="/visit/visit-george-iv-bridge/emergency-procedures/" title="Emergency procedures"><u>Find out about our emergency procedures</u></a>, including evacuation routes from each floor, and how we can help you if you have a medical condition or disability.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-948267d8-657a-4400-a002-e466534fc7b7" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">What's on each floor</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-948267d8-657a-4400-a002-e466534fc7b7" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <h4>Pavement level</h4> <p>Entrance stairs and wheelchair lifts to ground floor. <a href="/visit/visit-george-iv-bridge/entrance-stairs-and-lifts/" title="Entrance, stairs and lifts">Find out more about stairs and lifts</a>.</p> <h4>Ground floor</h4> <p>Visitor centre with cafe, gift shop, exhibition and event spaces, contemplation space, toilets, lockers and Reader's Registration.</p> <h4>First floor</h4> <p>Discovery Room, General Reading Room, Issue Hall with enquiry, collection and return desk, lifts, security checkpoint and toilets.</p> <h4>Second floor</h4> <p>Special Collections Reading Room and security checkpoint.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-richTextEditor-12"> <section class="nested-content-item richtexteditor " id="contact-us" > <h2 class="sectionHeader mb-4">Contact us</h2> <div class="content"> <p>Got a question about the Library's <span>collections and services</span>? 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