
Accessing the archives
Our archives and special collections can be explored both physically and remotely. Find out more by visiting our dedicated Research Room, searching our online catalogue or accessing information through our enquiry and reprographics services.
Visit our archives and special collections
Please email the Archives team to make an appointment to visit our Archives Research Room or with any enquiries.
From time to time it may be necessary to close the Research Room so please check the Library Twitter page for our latest information before booking.
Enquiry service
Our enquiry service is open to anyone and can provide basic information on the materials we hold, offer help on how best to search our catalogue and can suggest sources from our holdings for particular research. We can also explain the process of obtaining copies of the material we hold and can arrange group and individual visits to the Research Room and talks on our collections.
The enquiry service is also the first point of contact if you are interested in borrowing items from our collections for exhibition.
For enquiries on any of the above please do one of the following and we'll be happy to help:
- Email us: archives@surrey.ac.uk
- Call us: +44 (0)1483 683822/ 683030.
Any personal data collected through our enquiry service is kept in accordance with UK Data Protection Legislation. For more information about what we do with your personal data see our privacy notice.
Requesting archive materials
Due to the unique nature of archive material, our collections can only be accessed in our Research Room and you will need to make an appointment to view them. Items from the collections are not available for borrowing.
Before you come to the Research Room please use our online catalogue to help you find relevant material and their unique reference numbers. To allow us to retrieve the items from the archive please email us the reference numbers, giving us at least 24 hours’ notice.
Please read our Research Room regulations before visiting.
Online resources
The Archives team have created online resources to support your use of archives and special collections.
Working with archives explains what archives are and the practicalities of using them, as well as suggesting how you can effectively interpret archive material and use it to inform your own work.
Referencing archives outlines how to reference archives correctly in assignments and dissertations.
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