Welcome to the Special Collections and Archives blog, Manuscripts and More!
Special Collections and Archives cares for and makes available in perpetuity the unique and distinctive historic collections of the University of Liverpool. This includes printed books, pamphlets and manuscripts dating from the 12th to the 21st century; Europe’s largest catalogued collection of Science Fiction material, including the Science Fiction Foundation Collection and a wealth of literary archives; and nearly two miles of archives, including collections such as the University Archive and the Cunard Archive.
The collections are available to consult by appointment.
Find out more about Special Collections and Archives on our website.
Contact us:
Special Collections and Archives
Sydney Jones Library
University of Liverpool
PO BOX 123
Liverpool
L69 3DA
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0151 7942696
Notice and Takedown
The University of Liverpool’s Libraries, Museums and Galleries is committed to and encourages a culture of openness, transparency and collaboration in research through our Open Access policy and our Strategic Plan.
Effective Date: 18/05/2026
This Takedown Policy outlines the procedures for requesting the removal of content from the University of Liverpool’s Libraries, Museums and Galleries online collections. The goal of this policy is to protect the rights of copyright holders and ensure compliance with applicable laws.