Special Collections & Archives

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Timeline Page

Click here to view a potted history of our directorate

Our Directorate

Our Special Collections & Archives directorate was formed in September 2016. We hold a range of research collections in different formats, available for consultation in the Reading Room on the lower ground floor of O'Reilly Library.

We provide a range of services and functions around these collections including exhibitions, presentations, cataloguing, preservation and digitisation. Find out more about our collections and services below.

Research Collections

Printed Collections

We hold a wide range of named collections of printed books and pamphlets from different periods.

Archives

Our archive collections contain holdings of national and international standing on range of research themes.

Archival Collections

View digitised collections, curated digital exhibits and DCU collections on partner sites such as DRI and Europeana.

Services

Book appointment

Reading Room

Make an appointment to consult material in our Reading Room on the Lower Ground Floor of O'Reilly Library, Glasnevin Campus.

Contact Us

Get in touch if you are interested in making a donation or have any question about our services or collections.

Digital Humanities

Digital Humanities

Information and workshops on digital research methods and tools.