There are over 400 archive collections in the Library, dating from the 14^th century to the present day. Archives of writers, academics, activists, film-makers, musicians, organisations, local landed estates and families. 

This session will introduce users to conducting archival research, how to find, search, request, and use manuscript and digital archive collections offered by the Library, how to navigate copyright/citation of archival material, what supports are offered from the Archives team, and how to build your research question and argument. 

This a good opportunity to learn about the records of the unique landscape of Connemara and the Aran Islands through the maps and records of cartographer Tim Robinson and archaeologist, Etienne Rynne and discover local family history through landed estate records from the 18^th century!