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