Using the collections in your research
The University’s collections of archives, rare books, photographs, artwork and museum objects offer rich opportunities as a research resource.
You can find out what is in the collections using the collections search or the library catalogue. You can access digital and digitised collections remotely using the search, and in most cases should be able to download copies of images for non-commercial use in support of your research.
If you can't find what you need, email unicolls@st-andrews.ac.uk.
In-person appointments
To book an appointment to visit the Napier Reading Room to view rare books, manuscripts, photographs, archival material and some museum objects, email unicolls@st-andrews.ac.uk at least five working days before you would like to visit.
It may not be possible to produce some items due to their size, fragility, and other access restrictions. The University Collections team will advise on alternative arrangements.
