Find Archival and Special Collections Resources

• Our collections hold rare and unique items which are primary resources (hyperlink to definition) for research.
• Types of primary sources can include diaries, manuscripts, photographs, correspondence, interviews, some film and audiovisual materials, and artefacts among other items, depending on the nature of the research project.

• Archival & Special Collections is located on the second floor of the Library.
• Materials can only be accessed in the Reading Room and may not be checked out.
• We are open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM Wednesday and Thursday, and closed on weekends and holidays. Our hours change periodically. We suggest you check the University of Guelph Library website for current hours of operation. 
• Please bring a piece of photo identification (student/faculty card, driver’s license, etc.) to access the materials.licence, etc.) to access the materials.
• You are welcome to bring laptops, digital cameras (no flash), and other materials for taking notes.
• Please do not bring ink pens, food, or drink with you to the Reading Room. It is also a quiet space.;

• Visit the Archives: Finding Aids
  While some of our finding aids can be accessed through catalogue records in Omni, many are not digitized and can only be accessed in the Reading Room.
• Visit the Archives: Subject Specialist Reference Staff
  We can help get you started. 

If you are publishing photographs from our collections, please use the following format: “Collection name, Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library”