Doncaster Council

An Introduction to the Local Studies Library and its services

The Local Studies Library is one half of the Doncaster Archives and Local Studies department, which in turn is a section of Doncaster Library and Information Services. The Local Studies Library collects and preserves historical and contemporary information relating to the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, together with supporting material on South Yorkshire and the neighbouring counties of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, making it available for members of the public to access in the Local Studies Library and via other means such as our web pages and through our research service.

The collection includes books, newspapers and periodicals, maps and plans, directories, minute books, nineteenth and twentieth century census returns, illustrations and ephemera. It covers many aspects such as history, geography, industry, transport, health, social life, education, sport and leisure, population, natural history, religion, economics and one of today's most popular hobbies, family history.

Using the collection and material held in the Local Studies Library

• The Collection is for use in the department only. Although many of the books can be loaned from the Lending Library. Staff can check and advise on the availability.

• Registration is required; please bring some official proof of name and address. (Driving licence, bank statement, househoild bill etc)

• Microfilm readers and computers may be reserved up to seven days in advance of a visit. Please telephone 01302 734307 to make a booking.

• Photocopies may be made subject to copyright. Please ask staff for guidance on this.

Opening hours, for the Local Studies Library, are as follows:

Monday
9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Tuesday
8.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Wednesday
8.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Thursday
8.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Friday
8.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Saturday
9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Services

• A research service is available to customer unable to visit the department. The cost and details are available from the Local Studies staff on 01302 734307.

• Small group visits to the department by arrangemnet only.

• Advice on local and family history research.

Location Map

How to find us (This links to Multimap.com which shows the location of the Central Library)