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Special Collections and Archives

Preserving, promoting and developing the University Library's historical and special research resources.

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About

We are open by appointment only. Please email enquiries and appointment requests to specialcollections@cardiff.ac.uk.

Special Collections and Archives aims to preserve, promote, and develop the University Library's historical and special research resources in order to support staff and postgraduate work by providing:

  • professional research services
  • a quiet study environment
  • supervised access to rare books and unique archives and manuscripts
  • microfilm scanning facilities
  • professional exhibition space.

Access

  • An accessible entrance for assisted entry to the building is located on the west side of the building at lower ground floor level. Entry is staff-mediated – please use the intercom by the entrance.
  • A lift provides access to all floors of the library.
  • Two disabled parking spaces are available close to the Arts and Social Studies Library (by the railway line) which can be accessed from Colum Drive.
  • An accessible toilet is provided on the entrance floor.
  • Low-level catalogue terminals are available.
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Library location

Arts and Social Studies Library
Lower ground floor
Colum Drive
Cathays
Cardiff
CF10 3EU

Postal address

Arts and Social Studies Library (returns)
Colum Drive
Cathays
Cardiff
CF10 3LB

Accessibility

AccessAble guide: Arts and Social Studies Library

AccessAble accessibility guides contain facts, figures, and photographs to help students, visitors and staff plan their journey to and around the university.