Contact Details

Roderic Bowen Library and Archives
University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Lampeter

Ceredigion
SA48 7ED  
Phone: 01570 424716
Email: rodericbowenlibrary@lamp.ac.uk
Website: www.lamp.ac.uk/library

 

Finding us

The Roderic Bowen Library and Archives is adjacent to the Main Library of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David on its campus in the centre of Lampeter. A campus map is available on the university website: http://www.lamp.ac.uk/uni/campus_map.html

 

Parking

Parking is available on the university campus. For further details, see the campus map.

By Bus/Train
The most convenient way of reaching Lampeter by public transport is via the X40 bus service which serves Aberystwyth, Aberaeron, Carmarthen and Cardiff. For further details, go to:
http://www.arrivabus.co.uk
The X40 bus stops in the High Street, a five minute walk away from the Roderic Bowen Library and Archives. The nearest railway stations are Carmarthen and Aberystwyth, which are both served by the X40 bus.

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Records Held

The Roderic Bowen Library and Archives holds the institutional records of the University of Wales Lampeter which was founded in 1822 and is the oldest higher education institution in Wales. These records include student registers and an extensive photographic collection. The archive also holds deposited papers of individual scholars associated with the university. There is a small collection of medieval and post-medieval manuscripts, chiefly of a religious character, presented by such benefactors as Thomas Burgess (1756-1837), Bishop of St Davids and founder of the university, and the educational philanthropist Thomas Phillips (1760-1851).  

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David also holds archives associated with the Religious Experience Research Centre of the Alister Hardy Trust, available by arrangement with the Alister Hardy Society (www.alisterhardyreligiousexperience.co.uk/).

 

Opening Times

Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 4.45pm.  
Please note that the archives are regularly used for teaching purposes and it is advisable to ring before your visit to ensure that the reading room is not in use.

 

Accessibility

One designated disabled parking space is available outside the Main Library. All public areas are accessible to wheelchairs. Magnifying glasses and a video magnifier are available. There are disabled toilets in the Main Library.

 

Facilities                                         

Food: Visitors are welcome to use the University Refectory, which is at the other end of the campus about three minutes walk from the Library. There is a wide selection of cafés and bakeries in Lampeter.
Toilets: Available in the Main Library.
Shop:  Postcards and publications are available for sale in the Main Library.

 

Appointments

In order to ensure that material can be retrieved in advance of your visit and to avoid times when the room is in use for teaching, it is advisable to make an appointment in advance to visit the archives.

 

Readers' Tickets

Readers who are not members of the University requiring access to material in the Roderic Bowen Library and Archives will need to bring proof of identity which includes address and signature (e.g. driving licence).  

 

Lockers

Lockers are provided at the entrance to the Main Library. A one pound coin is required (returnable).

 

Copying and use of cameras

Photocopying from the archives is not permitted. Digital images of a quality suitable for study purposes (but not for reproduction) can be provided. Fees apply.

 

Use of laptops

Personal laptops are allowed, and a power supply is available.

 

Research Service

Searches may be undertaken in the university records. Fees apply.

 

Children and young people

Use of the archive is generally restricted to readers aged over 18. Younger people with a bona fide research need may request permission to use the archives from the University Librarian.