This section comprises what was probably part of the Outlook Tower library, although some books may have been in Patrick Geddes' private collection. Subjects covered are:

Agriculture, Husbandry, Gardens (1-21)
Architecture (22-42A)
Art (43-55)
Astronomy and Cosmography (56-75)
Biology, Botany and Zoology (76-108)
Education (109-113)
Exhibitions (114)
Geography (115-128)
Geology and Mineralogy (129-135)
History and Chronology (136-187)
Literature (188-196)
Music (197)
Planning, Housing, Public Health etc. (198-230)
Printing (231)
Religion and Philosophy (232-241)
Science (Applied and Theoretical) Including Mathematics, Mechanics, Navigation etc. (242-291)
Social Sciences including Sociology, Political Economy, Politics, Social Studies (312-317)
Travel and Topography (318-341)
Government Papers (342-349)
General Reference Works (350-354)
Miscellanea (355-361)

Collection of books, mainly on economics and education, written or edited by Sir Charles Carter.

This section comprises the following series:

1. The Coal Crisis 1925

2. Principles of Economics, Industrialism, Welfare

3. Wages, Scottish Agriculture and Rural Industries, Socialism and the State

4. Miscellaneous material, mainly Rural Development in Scotland

5. Statistics, Occupations, Political Economy, Agriculture

Information booklet on Institute; news release, 1984; annual reports on research and other activities, 1985, 1986.

This section comprises the following series:

1. Town planning

2. Economics

3. Sociology and Civics

4. Art

5. Architecture

6. Philosophy

7. Religion

8. Education

9. Geography

10. Science

11. Astronomy

12. World Current Affairs and Politics

13. Literature/Journalism

14. Maps and Guide Books

15. Miscellanea

Relates to speakers, budget and visits.