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HERITAGE OPEN DAY 2013

Friday 13 September 10.00am-4.00pm

Western Bank                               Library

With optional specialised tours:

  • The Information Commons

  • Special Collections

  • National Fairground archive

Booking required - see below

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Come and discover the refurbished Grade II listed Western Bank Library and the £23million Information Commons and see why we are so proud of our architectural heritage.

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Western Bank Library

This landmark building has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment programme to greatly improved facilities for all users of the library. One of the highlights is a new, quality exhibition space, attracting high profile exhibitions.

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Library Special Collections

The Special Collections and Archives Department holds some 150 collections of both special collections (printed books, periodicals and pamphlets) and archives (manuscripts, ephemera and mainly unpublished primary materials).

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National Fairground Archive

A unique collection of photographic, printed, manuscript and audiovisual material covering all aspects of the culture of travelling showpeople, their organisation as a community, their social history and everyday life; and the artefacts and machinery of fairgrounds.

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The Information Commons

The Information Commons, which provides learning resources for the 21st century student, will also be open for tours. The award-winning centre delivers high quality IT-enabled study space and 24 hour access to heavily-used student materials.

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Guided Tours

Tours at 10.00am, 11.00am, 2.00pm and 3.00pm

Option 1

National Fairground Archive and Western Bank Library

Option 2

Special Collections and Western Bank Library

Option 3

The Information Commons

PLEASE NOTE:

THE ONLINE BOOKING FORM IS NOW CLOSED

IF YOU STILL WISH TO ATTEND, PLEASE JUST TURN UP TO YOUR CHOSEN SESSION AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO FIT YOU IN (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)

General enquiries, Email: heritageopenday@sheffield.ac.uk

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