This guide assumes that you have some familiarity with archives or special collections and how to navigate and use them. If you would welcome a refresher, or you are new to the archive world, here are a few links to external resources that we have found useful.

National Archives

• What are archives?  

• How to use archives  

• Searchable catalogue of records in the National Archives and +2500 other archives 

Jisc Archives Hub

• Beginners' guide 

• Searchable descriptions from c.400 institutions in the UK

Other universities

• University of Hull - skills guide introducing archives, basic concepts, and how to use archives in research.

• University of Bristol - locating, visiting and using archives, and rights management.

• King's College Cambridge - introduction to archives for school and college students.