About our Collections

Durham University provides research access to over 8 miles of archives, manuscripts and special book collections.

There are some subjects, time periods and geographic areas where the University has particular collection strengths and holds world-renowned resources. The nature of archives and library collections means that there is also a very wide range of other subjects and themes for which there will be at least some material.

Our Collections Outreach Team are dedicated to sharing our collections with non-academic visitors and users of all kinds.