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Where can I find Special Collections?

Special Collections at the University of Lincoln are held in the Zibby Garnett Library (First Floor opposite Group Room 2) in the main GCW Library. 

 

Accessing Zibby Garnett Library
  • Wednesday to Friday, 8.30am - 4pm - Access by appointment with the Special Collections Librarian
  • However, if a member of the Customer Service Team is free it may be possible to access Zibby Garnett outside the above times Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm - Please ask staff on the Enquiries desk at the entrance to the University Library. 

A member of staff must be present at all times due to the nature of the material held in special collections.

 

Remote Access

If you have identified specific items you wish to see, you can request a virtual consultation via an online Microsoft Teams meeting or digitisation of Special Collections material.

Please note this may not be possible for all items due to their fragile nature.

Request Digitisation

Book Online Appointment

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any enquires. 

 

 

Zibby Garnett plaque outside Zibby Garnett Library in the University Library reading "This Library is named after Zibby Garnett (1944-1999) who inspired students to strive for excellence in the creation & presevation of the decorative arts and architecture. Widely admired & loved."

Image: Plaque outside Zibby Garnett Library - "This Library is named after Zibby Garnett (1944-1999) who inspired students to strive for excellence in the creation & preservation of the decorative arts and architecture. Widely admired & loved."

Who was Zibby Garnett?

Photograph of smiling woman, Zibby Garnett, wearing three necklaces and carrying a backpack standing in front of a large monument

Zibby Garnett (1944-1999) administered the Historic Decorative Crafts Course at the Lincolnshire College of Art and Design. She inspired students to strive for excellence in the creation and preservation of the decorative arts and architecture. In her memory The Zibby Garnett Travel Fellowship was set up to send students all over the world to widen their experience and learn new skills such as conserving Buddhist temples, Egyptian mummies, Peruvian church paintings and many others. These reports are available in the Zibby Garnett Library and listed on the general library website catalogue.