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Special Collections

Special Collections & Archives provides access to books, maps, photographs and manuscripts from the twelfth century on, and the institutional archive of Queen's University Belfast. All items held are considered to be of lasting research value.

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A shelf of books from the Belfast Medical Library in the Special Collections store.
Collections A-Z

A-Z of all collections
Two pages from the Special Collections Book of Hours
Manuscript Collections

Manuscript and archive collections
Antrim Presbytery Library books in Special Collections store.
Book Collections

Printed and published collections
Open drawers of map cabinet in Special Collections displaying Ewart maps.
Map Collections

Historic maps dating from 1567 to 1900
Front view of the Lanyon Building, Queen's University Belfast.
University Archive

Records pertaining to the history of Queen's
the McClay Library atrium with a number of PCs
Digital Resources

Digital platforms to assist in using our collections
Exhibition case on floor 1 of the McClay Library
Online Exhibitions

Exhibitions featuring manuscripts and rare books
screenshot of Special Collections Subject Guides homepage
Subject Guides

Highlighing key subject strengths

Using our Collections

McClay Library Tower
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Chinese women making lanterns, from Sir Hart Collection
Reprographics & Permissions
Copying services
Reprographics
Female student studying Ulysses in Special Collections Reading Room.
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