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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Close up of page from Book of Hours in Special Collections

Manuscript Collections

Manuscript and archival collections

Finding aids

View of Antrim Presbytery Collection in Special Collections Store

Book Collections

Printed collections

Catalogue links and finding aids

View of Ewart map collection in Special Collections Store

Map Collections

Historic maps dating from 1567 to 1900

Finding aids and subject guide

View of McClay Library Atrium with students and PCs

Digital Resources

Digital platforms to assist in using our collections

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View through Special Collections exhibition case in McClay Library

Digital Exhibitions

Exhibitions featuring manuscripts and rare books

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Subject Guides

Highlighting key subject strengths in our collections

Our subject strengths

Front view of the Lanyon Building, Queen's University Belfast.

University Archive

Institutional archive of Queen's University Belfast.

Comprises records pertaining to the history and development of Queen's from its foundation as a Queen's College in 1845 through to its establishment as an independent university in 1908 to the present day.

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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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Overhead view of inside the old Queen's library with many students studying

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