Special Collections Reading Room
The Special Collections Reading Room is located on the Ground Floor of the Library. It is set aside for the consultation of materials from our Special Collections, including rare and antiquarian books, maps and older newspapers as well as items from any of the Archival collections.
Due to the specialist and rare nature of the materials in use here, special Guidelines for Readers are in place for visitors to this room.
In addition, any readers using our archival material should be aware of the Conditions of Access and Handling Guidelines relating to this material.
Facilities in the Special Collections Reading Room include study spaces for consulting material, WiFi and photocopying. Lockers are provided for readers to store property while working on Special Collections or Archives material.
Special Collections Reading Room Opening Hours
Opening Hours (Term time)
- 09.00-17.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday
- 09.00-21.00 Tuesday
Opening Hours (Vacation time)
- 09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday
If you have any queries please contact us at specialcollections@nuigalway.ie.
