Libraries and resources

Our extensive library collection and services allow our researchers to be at the forefront of their discipline and receive support in developing their skills.

Our modern libraries are spread across our campuses and feature specialist libraries such as architecture, health and science.

Our libraries hold over 1.1 million printed books, and provide access to more than 1.5 million online books, journals and resources.

Researchers can benefit from an extensive collection of unique and distinctive special collections and archives. Highlights include 100,000 Welsh and Celtic books in the Salisbury Library, over 15,000 British and continental rare books, and modern research archives dedicated to the history of medicine and science.

There are also large collections of historical and modern archives including correspondence, diaries, manuscripts and photographs relating to Edward Thomas, Morfydd Owen, W. G. Collingwood, and more.

A team of dedicated Librarians is available to provide training, help and guidance to assist researchers. Specialist advice on open access publishing, using and accessing Special Collections and Archives, conducting systematic reviews, bibliometrics and measuring impact, and managing references is available from our Information Consultants.

The University Library Service contributes to the Doctoral Academy and the Cardiff Researcher programmes to help researchers develop their research and professional skills. Sessions offered cover: information seeking, current awareness, finding citations data, appraising information and open access publishing.