Visiting the Archives
You must book an appointment in order to visit the Archives and Special Collections.
This can be done by email archives@bangor.ac.uk or phone 01248 383276
Our opening hours from the 1st of November will be :
Monday-Friday
9.30-12.00 (morning) 1.30-4.00 (afternoon)
If possible, we ask you to explain your requirements and pre-order documents and rare books.
If you do not already have a Library and Archives Card please print and complete the ‘User Registration Form’ in advance of your visit and bring it with you along with 2 forms of identification.
Coronavirus restrictions and staff capacity may have a direct impact on this service and bookings could be cancelled at very short notice. Please bear this in mind if you are travelling from afar.
The reading rooms
You can access the reading rooms by ringing the bell on the outer door. A member of staff from the Archives and Special Collections will meet and guide you into the building. Please arrive at your specific appointment time.
There are two reading rooms available in the Archives. We will have social distancing and hygiene measures in place and, if you are able to, you will be required to wear your own face covering during your visit.
To ensure that the rooms are well ventilated the windows will be open and there will be an air purifier running so remember to bring warm clothes.
Once in the consultation area you will be assigned a specific seat – use only the seat assigned to you. There will be no need for you to wear gloves.
Due to social distancing measures, we will not be able to provide extensive one to one assistance, but the card index and paper catalogues will be available.
Facilities
Public toilets are available with hand washing facilities on the 1st and 2nd floors above the Archives and in the Main Library. All visitors will ensure stringent hand washing takes place for at least 20 seconds at a time. Hand sanitisers are also provided in various locations.