University Library and Collections
January 1833 saw the establishment of Durham University Library on Palace Green with a foundation collection of 160 volumes donated by William Van Mildert, the last Prince Bishop of Durham and the founder of the University itself.
Now University Library and Collections offer spaces, collections, expertise and services supporting education, research, the wider student experience and cultural and educational outreach.
Collections and services operate from libraries, museums, galleries and exhibition spaces, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Palace Green and our nationally and internationally recognised collections span early books and manuscripts, museum objects, art, and printed materials.
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