Using the Archives

Today's Hours: 8am - 10pm - All service hours

Researchers must book an appointment to access materials from Archival & Special Collections.

How to use Archival & Special Collections

  1. Search Archival & Special Collections
    1. Archives database
    2. Rare books and monographs
  2. Register (first-time visitors only)
  3. Book an appointment to visit the Archival & Special Collections Reading Rooms

How to request digital reproductions

  1. Find your items in the Archives database or Omni
  2. Submit your reproduction request

What’s in Archival & Special Collections?

Archival & Special Collections consist of eight collection areas:

Get assistance

Our reference staff will do their best to answer your questions about our collections. 

Contact us.

The library is committed to ensuring that members of our user community with disabilities have equal access to our services and resources and that their dignity and independence is always respected. If you encounter a barrier and/or need an alternate format, please fill out our Library Print and Multimedia Alternate-Format Request Form. Contact us if you’d like to provide feedback: lib.a11y@uoguelph.ca