Special Collections operate several services whether you are able to visit in person or would like to access material remotely. 

Visiting the collections in person

You can book an appointment to consult Special Collections material on-site in our Reading Room.  Please ensure you request material at least 1 week prior to your visit.  For more details and to book a visit please see the 'visit us in person' webpage.

The Virtual reading room service 

You can book a digital appointment to view Special Collections material remotely, wherever you are based. Please ensure you place your request at least 1 week prior to your visit.  For more details and to book a visit please see the 'virtual reading room' webpage.

Digitisation service 

Our Special Collections team offers a digitisation service for rare book and archive holdings wherever possible.  For more details and to book a visit please see the 'digitisation service' webpage.