Rare Books Resources for History

Beginners

The UL's Rare Book collections include a range of high-quality subscribed online resources which contain a wealth of source material. This hands-on session designed specifically for History students will introduce key online rare book resources for this field. You will also learn about the print research resources available within the Rare Books department.

This session relates to early source material (pre-1900) and is not intended as an introduction to general databases and research sources. Please see the Information Skills strand of the programme for these courses.

• Undergraduates and postgraduates in History
• UL Readers with an interest in this field
• Further details regarding Cambridge University Library's eligibility criteria are available

Number of sessions: 1

• To introduce the most important rare book bibliography and research resources for the study of History

Presentations, demonstrations and practicals

• Session slides
• Handout: Rare books resources for historians

• The session will begin at the Munby Rare Books Room (on level 1 of the Library, near North Wing) - please wait outside the room, where the course leader will meet you

• To enter the University Library you must have either a current University of Cambridge ID card or a current Reader's Ticket. For more information and to apply for a Reader's Ticket, please see the Admissions webpages

One session of one hour

Yearly

• Rare Books Room: An Introduction

• Special Collections
• Subject Resources