University History Collection – Library

A selection of the most relevant publications relating to the University’s history is available on open access in the Reading Room. They include:

• Official serial publications issued by the University and University College.
• Works about the history of the University and its buildings.
• Selected works by members of the University.
• Publications related to major events, exhibitions, lectures and conferences.
• Periodicals, for students and staff, including some Students’ Union magazines.
• Prospectuses, Calendars, Guides to the Library, Museums and Halls of residence.

A more comprehensive collection, including all publications issued by the University, its departments and centres, the Students’ Union and other students organisations, is held in the Reading University Reserve collection and items can be requested from our external store. Some of the resources have been digitised and are available via the VRR.

For more information see Claudia Ricci’s blogs  A Century in Print: Exploring Student Life Through University of Reading’s Magazines (Part 1) – Special Collections – University of Reading

A Century in Print: Exploring Student Life Through University of Reading’s Magazines (Part 2) | Special Collections

More Information

• Visit our Online Exhibitions page to explore the history of the University’s campuses, halls and key buildings.
• Existing resources relating to the university’s history are the Timeline and University College Reading World War One Remembrance Book 
• Photographic material is available online via our Virtual Reading Room
• Published material including periodicals, University Calendars and magazines are available online via our Virtual Reading Room
• Posters are available online via our Virtual Reading Room
• Tales from the Archives: Snapshots of Early Academic Life at Reading a blog inspired by the archives of the university, written by Brian Richards, Emeritus Professor of Education, University of Reading.