Visiting the reading room
Book an appointment to view rare books, manuscripts, photographs, archival material and some museum objects by emailing readroom@st-andrews.ac.uk at least seven days before you would like to visit. To discuss alternative arrangements, including the digitisation of material, please email speccoll@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Special Collections
The University Library’s Special Collections holds printed books, manuscripts, photographs and the University archive. Built up since the University’s foundation in the 15th century, these collections offer rich opportunities for teaching and research.