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Resources which support research, teaching and learning in Polar Studies

Polar Studies Collections in Cambridge

The Polar Library supports the current multidisciplinary research of the Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI), making available many specialist print and online resources for Polar Studies. These pages give you an overview of the resources and research support available. See the library website for more information about visiting and using the library. 

What on this guide?

On this guide, you'll find:

  • Information about resources, both print and online, that you have access to in Cambridge
  • Details of the collections held in the Scott Polar Research Institute which also include the Polar Museum, Thomas H Manning Archives and Picture Library.
  • How to recommend a book
  • Details of other libraries that might be relevant to your study or research
  • Information on referencing, getting started with research, and all the support available to you here in Cambridge

Locating print collections

Polar Library collections are reference-only, so items cannot be borrowed. Recommended lending libraries across the University are:

University Library

Department of Geography Library

Betty and Gordon Moore Library 

The Libraries Directory lists all libraries across Cambridge. 

Library Showcase

SPRI Library

housed on the upper floors of the Scott Polar Research Institute

Special Collection

Our rare, historic or one of a kind items are available for viewing - come ask at the Library Office

The Old Library Reading Room

Rotunda

Collections in the Rotunda

Polar expeditions planned over the Map table

Contact us

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Peter Lund
Contact:
Scott Polar Research Institute
University of Cambridge
Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1ER
01223 336563
Website Skype Contact: Owen.Peter.lund

Staff in SPRI Library and Archives