Library News
Library opening hours, Easter Term 2013
25 Apr 2013
Our opening hours this term have been extended! Monday - Friday 9.00am - 11.00pm Saturday & Sunday 10.00am - 11.00pm Except Saturday 15 June: 10.00am - 6.00pm Chapel Wing Reading Room The reading room on the top... Read more
Library colour printer
23 Jan 2013
The Library now has a colour printer! To print in colour, select Lib_2_Col from the list of printers. Colour printing costs 15p for a single-sided sheet and 30p for a double-sided... Read more
Accessing electronic resources (e.g. e-j…
28 Nov 2012
If you are planning to use electronic resources (e.g. electronic journals) while away from Cambridge, please make sure before you leave that you know the correct passwords. Many (but not all)... Read more
Littler Reading Room opening hours
Monday to Friday
9.15am - 1.00pm
2.00pm - 4.45pm
Closed at weekends, Christmas, Easter, and for 2 weeks in the summer
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE ARCHIVE
Hannah Westall
Archivist
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t. 01223 338897
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Jenny Blackhurst
Assistant Librarian
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t. 01223 338970
Arranging a visit
Registering as an Archive and Special Collections reader
Finding accommodation in Cambridge
Accessing our collections
Most of our catalogued collections are open to anyone with a research enquiry, free of charge.
However access to some of our collections is restricted. These restrictions are usually due to a condition of bequest or in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
All of our collections must be consulted in the Littler Reading Room.
Our opening hours
We are open Monday to Friday 9.15am-4.45pm (closed 1-2pm for lunch).
We close over Christmas & New Year, on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
We also close for 2 weeks over the summer. During the summer of 2013 we shall be closed from Monday 19 August to Friday 30 August inclusive.
Making an appointment
You must make an appointment with the Archivist (for archive collections) or Assistant Librarian (for special collections) at least 48 hours before visiting Girton. Please see our Staff and contact details webpage.
How to find us
There are directions on how to find Girton College - see directions.
There is also a map of the College - see map and virtual tour or download map.
The Archive and Special Collections are housed in the Duke Building (number 5 on the Girton College map). Visitor carparking is available in the Mare's Run carpark and the Visitor entrance is via the Old Kitchens. When you arrive at the College please first report to the Porter's Lodge (number 7 on the Girton College map).
Registering as an Archive and Special Collections reader
You will need to register as an Archive and Special Collections reader on your first visit. Please bring with you:
- Some identification which includes your address and a photograph - for example your passport or driving licence.
- (If you are a student - undergraduate or graduate) A letter of introduction from your supervisor.
Our Reading Room rules
When you register as an Archive and Special Collections reader you agree to the following rules:
General Rules
- No food or drink is allowed in the Reading Room.
- Coats must be left in the Library.
- Bags must be left with the Archivist.
- Files of your own papers are not allowed on the Reading Room table.
- You must use pencil for note-taking.
- Laptops are allowed and power points are available.
Rules when handling the material
- You may only have one file or three volumes/items at a time.
- Handle the material with clean hands.
- Keep loose documents in their original order, flat on the table and turn one sheet at a time.
- Foam book supports and weights are available for volumes.
- Do not lean on material or rest objects on them.
- Close volumes and files when you are not using them.
- Do not write on or mark any material (acid free bookmarks are available if required).
- Tell us about any accidents or damage.
Requesting items
All our collections are housed in a closed store. You will need to fill in a request slip for each item you wish to look at and wait for the Archivist or Special Collections Librarian to fetch it for you. Normally this does not take long.
It is possible to order items in advance of your visit so that they are out ready for you. If you would like to pre-order items please contact the Archivist (for items in the archive collections) or Assistant Librarian (for items in the special collections) - see our Staff and contact details webpage.
Accessing the internet
It is possible to access the internet in the Reading Room via Cambridge University’s wireless service, Lapwing. If you are a member of Cambridge University you can login using your Raven password. If you are not a member of Cambridge University you can request a Lapwing temporary ticket. If you would like a Lapwing temporary ticket please let the Archivist or the Special Collections Librarian know before your visit. Futher information is available at www.ucs.cam.ac.uk/wireless/browser/tickets.
Having lunch 
Girton is located outside of the centre of Cambridge and there are no local cafes or restaurants within walking distance.
It is possible to have lunch in the College Cafeteria. You will need a lunch card, which you charge with money at the Porter's Lodge and then use in the Cafeteria. Any money left on the card will be refunded to you at the Porters' Lodge. We usually recommend putting £10 on the card. If you would like a lunch card please contact the Archivist or Special Collections Librarian before your visit - see our Staff and contact details webpage.
It is also possible to bring your own lunch and eat it in the Dining Hall or in the College grounds.
Finding accommodation in Cambridge
If you need to stay in Cambridge overnight it may be possible to stay in College. Generally rooms are only available outside full term. For more details please see the INSERT LINK Conferences at Girton College website.
You can find details of local accommodation on the Visit Cambridge website. This is the official tourism website for Cambridge.