Special Collections
The John Rylands University Library's Special Collections contain some of the most significant books and manuscripts ever produced together with extensive, rich and valuable archive collections and visual resources.
Increasingly these incredible materials are also available digitally. Together they form a research library of world renown.
The majority of the Special Collections are housed in the magnificent neo-gothic splendour of The John Rylands Library, located in the heart of the city centre.
In addition to providing research and study facilities, The John Rylands Library is a popular visitor attraction.
We have an exciting vision and ambitious plans for Special Collections and the John Rylands Library, as both research library and visitor attraction. You can find out more in our Strategy Statement.
- What are Special Collections?
- How to search the collections
- A guide to the collections
- Image collections
- How Special Collections can help your learning and research
- How to become a reader
- Using the reading rooms
- Centre for Heritage Imaging and Collection Care (CHICC) - imaging and digitisation
- Projects
- Contact us