With historic archives and state-of-the-art facilities, our Library is home to extraordinary collections. From medieval manuscripts to cutting-edge digital resources, our expert team is here to help you navigate the collections and access the latest publications, books, and journals.
The College Archives are among the richest in Cambridge and a treasure trove for historians, containing comprehensive records of the College from its foundation in 1511 and beyond, with estate records dating back more than 800 years.
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As well as providing access to more books than you could ever read, the College Library houses an extensive collection of films, music and language materials to support and supplement your studies. The DVD collection includes a wide range of western European cinema, a smaller selection of Russian and Japanese titles, and an assortment of film versions of literary works.
The CD collection consists mainly of classical music plus numerous recordings of the College Choir. There are also multimedia language-learning materials available in more than 20 languages. All items can be used in the Library's AV Room or borrowed. Headphones and external CD/DVD drives can also be borrowed from the Library.
Our Special Collections include various grammars, histories and texts published in later centuries that shed light on historical subjects. These unique resources provide fantastic source material for dissertations and research projects. Students can make an appointment to consult special collections material at any time of the year.
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Deciphering old handwriting is a valuable skill when you're studying texts from the past. Our experienced Archivist offers free palaeography sessions during term time to any student interested in learning more about working with historical documents and manuscripts.
The College Archive collections are particularly rich in medieval material, and classes are held in our state-of-the-art Archive Centre inside the ancient School of Pythagoras (the oldest extant secular building in Cambridge). Students of any subject can also sign up to a general 'Introduction to the Archives' session at the start of each academic year.
