If you have a question relating to our archive material, or you would like to arrange a visit, a talk and access our amazing collections, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Email: archives.lib@coventry.ac.uk
Address: Coventry University Archives & Special Collections, Frederick Lanchester building, Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DD.
The Lanchester Archive space on Floor 2 of the Lanchester Library is available to visit without appointment Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00 on a self-guided basis. Please just ask at the Library Welcome Desk.
If you want to consult our physical archive collections, or make a booking for a group visit to our Lanchester Exhibition space you will need to make an appointment. This is so we can make sure we have staff available to supervise materials and welcome you.
When consulting material users must abide by the viewing and handling guidelines including restrictions on copying and photography, etc.
The Library is fully wheelchair accessible. We have two lifts and accessible toilets on each floor. Please let us know if you require any additional reading aids to access print material.