Welcome to SCURL
The Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) is the principal association of research libraries in Scotland and has been working collaboratively and cross-sectorally for over 25 years.
SCURL is a committee of the Board of Trustees of the National Library of Scotland. Current membership comprises the Scottish University and HEI libraries, the two major public reference libraries in Glasgow and Edinburgh, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museums Scotland, and the Open University. The two research libraries in Northern Ireland, Queen’s University of Belfast and the University of Ulster have observer status. Representatives of the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) and the Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU) attend meetings.
This website provides information about the work of SCURL and includes information for SCURL members.