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Special Collections

★☆☆ beginner

This section is an introduction to Special Collections at the Library, including:

• What special collections are
• Why they are useful to researchers
• How to find information on the collections
• How to make an appointment to use the collections

Click to expand presentation: Welcome to Special Collections

Ready to learn more? Continue to the next section on 'Managing Information' or return to the Skills at Library homepage to select another lesson.

Supporting Online Resources

•  Our Art and Special Collections pages provide an overview of the collections that we have here at the Albert Sloman Library.
• We have a short video which introduces using primary source materials and special collections in research.

Want to learn more?

• Register for our 'Information Skills' course on Moodle to access additional learning exercises and discussions.
• Complete our Academic Skills Audit to assess your current information and academic skills and discover resources to support your development.
• Continue to the next lesson for tips on organising information.

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