Scott Polar Research Institute
Come and see our library display onEdward Whymper, curated by two of our talented Polar Museum volunteers, Dora and Freya.
The display explores the development of Victorian Alpine exploration, the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn, and the history of wood engravings, illustrated through the work of Edward Whymper.
We are so excited to be able to show the public these beautiful wood engravings, as well as the printed books that Whymper wrote and brought to life with his artworks.
Library
The Library of the Scott Polar Research Institute supports the current multidisciplinary research of the Institute and is open to anyone wishing to know more about the polar regions.
Linked to the Department of Geography at theUniversity of Cambridge, SPRI Library is a resource of national and international importance consulted by governments, industry, scientists and scholars.
Visiting the library
The library is open to all students and staff of the University of Cambridge, the wider polar community and anybody wishing to know more about the polar regions.
Library catalogue
Search ourlibrary catalogue to find literature relating to the Arctic, Antarctic, and snow and ice. It includes detailed records for many individual articles and book chapters, as well as titles of books and journals.
Polar Studies LibGuide
ThePolar Studies LibGuide gives an overview of SPRI collections, a curated set of online resources and information for supporting polar research.
Using the library
Details of facilities available in the library, including our catalogue, usage of library material, wifi access, copying facilities and a location guide.
Our collections
Acollection of over 54,000 monographs, published in a wide range of languages with special collections covering the history of polar exploration. 80 current print journal subscriptions augment University e-resources.
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Opening hours
- 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm,
Monday to Friday
Contact details
- E-mail: library@spri.cam.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)1223 336552
- The Polar Library
Scott Polar Research Institute
University of Cambridge
Lensfield Road
Cambridge
CB2 1ER
United Kingdom - Library staff