Special Collections
A guide to Special Collections held at the Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Browse our Frequently Asked Questions ahead of your visit.
If you still can't find what you're looking for please get in touch, you can either phone 0141 287 2910 or send us an email.
Yes, please book at least one week in advance. Appointments are on Tuesday to Thursday from 10am - 4pm, and on the first Saturday each month, at 10am to 4pm.
To book an appointment, please complete the Archives Appointment Booking Form
at Archives Appointment Booking Form and email to archives@glasgowlife.org.uk
Your appointment will be confirmed by email. Please bring your confirmation email along with you on the day.
Customers can request up to six items in advance of an Archives session. Materials are only available for use during your appointment.
You will be assigned a table and your order will be placed there in advance of your arrival.
You will be sent Reader’s Registration form in advance of your visit. You can either email this form in advance to archives@glasgowlife.org.uk or bring it with you on the day.
You will be advised in advance of any conditions for accessing materials.
Visit our guide for a broad overview of some of our main collections.
A one-stop shop for online and in-person resources for the family historian.
View our policies associated with the preservation and management of all records.
Gain insight to what school life was like in the city at our new display exploring education. On from now until September 2024 at the Mitchell Library.
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