Special Collections and Archives
Explore our unique archive collections and rare printed materials for study and research.
LJMU Special Collections and Archives (SCA) manage the University’s collections of historical, rare, and unique archival and print materials, including photographs, manuscripts, books, video and audio resources. We collect, document and safeguard material in accordance with professional standards and legislation to make our holdings accessible to students, staff, and the wider public to encourage and support learning, teaching, research, enjoyment, and inspiration.
Contact details
Special Collections and Archives
Aldham Robarts Library
Liverpool John Moores University
Off Maryland Street
Liverpool
L1 9DE
Email: archives@ljmu.ac.uk
Opening hours
All collections are available for reference use, our Reading Room is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. To book an appointment, please e-mail archives@ljmu.ac.uk or call 0151 231 3241.
- Search SCA catalogue
- Search our online archive via CALM.
- Browse SCA collections A to Z
- Browse our online collections via CALM.
- SCA collections by theme
- Explore collections held by Special Collections and Archives by theme.
- SCA events and exhibitions
- Find out about current SCA events and exhibitions.
- SCA digital exhibitions
- View online Special Collections and Archives exhibitions.
- SCA blog
- Keep up with news and events from Special Collections and Archives on our blog.
- Follow SCA on X
- Keep up with news and events in Special Collections and Archives on X.
- Follow SCA on TikTok
- Keep up with news and events in Special Collections and Archives on TikTok.
- Volunteering at SCA
- Volunteering and internship opportunities within Special Collections and Archives.
- Donating to SCA collections
- How to donate material to Special Collections and Archives.
- Collaborating with SCA
- Suggest an internship, exhibition or research project with Special Collections and Archives.
- SCA frequently asked questions
- See answers to common questions about Special Collections and Archives.
- LJMU SCA collection management policy
- View the LJMU Special Collections and Archives collection management policy.
- LJMU SCA deposit agreement (PDF, 269KB)
- View the LJMU Special Collections and Archives deposit agreement and form.