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1. Special Collections and Archives

   LJMU Special Collections and Archives (SCA) manage the University’s collections of historical, rare, and unique archival and print materials, including photographs, manuscripts, books, video and audio resources.

2. Special collections by theme

   This page details the collections held within the Special Collections and Archives of LJMU.

3. Bob Cumiskey

   Liverpool Business School

4. Bob Prattey

   Read the oration for Bob Prattey on the award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Professor Frank Sanderson.

5. New finds and related archives – Elder Dempster

   Read more about new finds for the Elder Dempster Lines - the largest UK shipping group between Western Europe and West Africa from the late-nineteenth century to the 1980s.

6. History – information and course list

   Discover the wonders of the past, compare different arguments and find your own version of events. Explore courses within the subject of history.

7. LJMU Library

   Library spaces, resources and expertise dedicated to the needs of LJMU students, researchers, staff and external visitors.

8. Emily Parsons

   Emily is LJMU’s Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, responsible for looking after the university’s collection of rare, unique and distinctive books and archive materials. It was during her time at school that she first began thinking about a career working as the custodian of such special documents, publications and artefacts.

9. Volunteering and internships at SCA

   Volunteering opportunities within Special Collections and Archives.

10. Donating to our collections

    The process to follow for anyone wishing to deposit material into LJMU Special Collections and Archives.