Guide for New Users
Step-by-step guide for your visit to the Special Collections.
This section groups together various related resources to support our users in their research. This includes details of collections held here and elsewhere and links to relevant institutions.
What are archives?
A short guide to understanding and accessing archive and manuscript collections.
A Short Introduction to Palaeography
A guide providing some useful tips for reading old handwriting.
Introduction to Maps and Plans
Find out what maps and plans we hold in our manuscript and printed collections.
Collection Highlights
Introductions, summaries, and thematic guides on the manuscript and printed book collections in Special Collections.
Research Institutes
Research institutes based at the University of Southampton