UCT Libraries

From salvage to recovery. A story by our Principal Archivist, Michal Singer about the first responders and the relentless efforts to recover our manuscripts and archives.

Nearly two years on, significant gains are evident during the recovery and rebuilding of our African Studies and Rare Books collections. Our goal is to enable access to users during this interim period, albeit in a small way.

The AV Archive (AVA) used to live in the basement of the Jagger Library. It was one of the first areas to be salvaged following the fire. As the water used to douse the flames accumulated in the basement, a decision was made to expedite...

Promoting public awareness of our rich architectural legacy at the University of Cape Town. The collections include the professional papers and project plans of 20th-century Cape Town architects.

The Chancellor Oppenheimer Library is the heartbeat of the University of Cape Town. Now, this learning and research space is poised to transform its existing art display, with a new installation of inspiring and thought-provoking pieces.

This spring season, Special Collections is celebrating springtime with a feature on the successful salvage and recovery of thirteen renowned botanical water colour paintings by Arabella Roupell.

Are you an undergraduate student? Then this research series is for you.