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

Subject Guides

Highlighing key subject strengths

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Using our Collections

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Special Collections

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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.

Enquiries

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

Special Collections & Archives

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An Overview

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