Sheffield Local Studies Library

Sheffield Local Studies Library (located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England) collects and preserves printed material relating to Sheffield and the surrounding area, and makes it available for study and research. The collection of over 30,000 volumes includes books, pamphlets, journals and reports on all aspects of the city's history and development and the lives of its people. Information on present day Sheffield includes statistics and special files on current issues.

The Local Studies Library is a joint service with Sheffield Archives. They are part of the Sheffield Libraries Archives and Information Service delivered by Sheffield City Council.The Local Studies Library is situated on the first floor of Sheffield Central Library.

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