Using Online Sources and Archives

Using Online Sources and Archives

http://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/library-services/collections-and-archives/

“In summary, all collection managers want to ensure that their collections support the learning, teaching and research at the University, and contribute to the advancement of scholarship and innovation in the creative arts nationally and internationally.”

• In this section
• Archives & Special Collections Centre
• Camberwell Collections & Archives
• Chelsea Collections & Archives
• CSM Collections & Archives
• LCC Collections & Archives
• LCF Collections & Archives
• Wimbledon Collections & Archives

London College of Fashion Collections & Archives

A wide range of archives and special collections are held across the six colleges of University of the Arts London.

More information about the collections held at the University can be found on the website for each College’s special collections (links are given below). A number of the collections and archives held across the University are also listed on the University Archives and Special Collections online catalogue.

The collections include material relating to book art, film, fine printing, performance, product design, tailoring, typography and women’s art. Resources are open to the general public. It is advisable to make an appointment before you visit using the contact email address or phone number of the site where the collection you wish to view is held.

An overview showcasing academic uses of archives and special collections at University of the Arts London is given in the following publication, available in both static and interactive PDF format.

• Academic uses of archives, museum and special collections, 2009-2013 (PDF 57KB)
• Academic uses of archives, museum and special collections, 2009-2013 (INTERACTIVE PDF 2KB)

A general guide to our Archives and Special Collections is also available

• Archives and Special Collections Guide (PDF 2KB)

The Library Services Archives and Special Collections Development and Management Policy is available below. For further information about this policy, please contact Sarah Mahurter, Manager, University Archives and Special Collections Centre s.mahurter@arts.ac.uk

• Archives and Special Collections Development and Management Policy V2 Oct 2014 (PDF 1966KB)

College collections

Along with the UAL Archives and Special Collections Centre, UAL college’s house their own collections:

• University Archives and Special Collections Centre
  Collections focusing on film, art and design including the Stanley Kubrick Archive.

• Camberwell College of Arts
  Collections focusing on illustration and design.

• Chelsea College of Arts
  Collections focusing on contemporary and modern art and artists.

• Central Saint Martins Materials and Products Collection
  A collection of materials focusing on current design and marketing trends.

• Central Saint Martins Museum and Study Collection
  A collection of staff and student work as well as the Teaching Examples Collection including early printed books, prints and illuminated manuscripts.

• London College of Communication
  Collections focusing on typography, print, book arts and zines.

• London College of Fashion
  Collections focusing on all aspects of fashion including advertising and garments.

• Wimbledon College of Arts
  Collections relating to film and theatre design.