The Special Collections & Archives Reading Room is located on Floor 1 of The McClay Library. Please note the Reading Room is set to a temperature of 19.4 °C. This balances fluctuations in environment between the Reading Room and the Store; the cooler temperature and controlled humidity in both areas protects Special Collections stock.
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Queen's University of Belfast Card Holders
QUB card holders do not need to undergo a registration process but must present their card at the SC&A Enquiry Desk.
Visitors wishing to consult early printed books or manuscript material should contact us at least one working day in advance of their visit.
- Non Queen's University of Belfast Card Holders
If you do not hold a QUB card, you must email a completed Visitor Registration Form to us before your visit. When you arrive you must produce suitable ID at the SC&A Enquiry Desk. Visitors must have photographic ID and evidence of their address (if not in the photo ID).
Visitors wishing to consult early printed books or manuscript material should contact us at least one working day in advance of their visit.
- SCONUL Card Holders
If you are a SCONUL Card Holder, you must email a completed Visitor Registration Form to us before your first visit and present your SCONUL card at the SC&A Enquiry Desk. For subsequent visits you do not need to fill out a Visitor Registration Form.
Visitors wishing to consult early printed books or manuscript material should contact us at least one working day in advance of their visit.
Special Collections Brief Guide
An Overview
Consulting Material
Reading Room Rules & Guidance 
OPENING HOURS
Monday - Saturday
CONNECT WITH SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
