Special Collections at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is a division of Libraries and Learning Resources, part of Academic Services. The role of Academic Services is to support and inform the development of the academic mission of the University in teaching, research and knowledge transfer.
The aims/remit are set out in policies approved by the University Council, currently one covering Special Collections as a whole and another for the University Archive.
Responsibility for the ongoing conservation, preservation and management of the University Archive and Special Collections is delegated by the University to the Director of Special Collections through the Registrar and Secretary. The Director exercises such responsibility on behalf of the University, acting also in the capacity of University Archivist. In these roles, the Director of Special Collections reports to the Registrar and Secretary, and is accountable to the University through the Information Services Policy Committee for the range of actions taken and services provided in support of the policies.