Typographic Library
General Activity
The Typographic Library is located at Winterbourne House, University of Birmingham. The Library is home to an excellent collection of books, journals, magazines, type specimens and other typographic ephemera. Subjects covered include bibliography, book trade, bookbinding, graphic design, graphic reproduction, paper making, printing science, printing processes, typesetting, typefaces, typography and writing. The collection is open to all and can be accessed, free of charge, by appointment.
Appointments
If you would like to make an appointment to visit the Library please contact Henrietta Lockhart either by email h.c.j.lockhart@bham.ac.uk or telephone 0121 414 3003.
Directions for visiting researchers
The library is situated on the second floor of Winterbourne House. Take the main stairs to the first floor. At the top, turn right and go to the end of the corridor. Take the stairs to the second floor. Go through the door marked ‘Private’. The library is the first door on the right. You can also access the second floor using the lift. When you book a time to visit the library you will be provided with an access code for the library door.
Library opening times
10.30 to 16.15 (March to October)
10.30 to 15.15 (November to February)
Please ensure that you leave by the time specified above, to enable staff to clear the house ready for end of day closure.
Guidelines for using the library
Please do not share the access code with anyone else
Please sign in and out on the log in the green folder
Please do not bring food or drink (except water) into the library
Please do not remove any book or other item from the library
Please handle all items with care, and report any damaged items
Photographs can be taken for private research
Please keep the access code with you and ensure the door is locked whenever you leave the room
When leaving please switch lights off and ensure windows are closed
Contact details
Winterbourne House & Garden, 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2RT
0121 414 3003
