Library, archive and reference
Our Collection
Principle 5 looks after books, pamphlets and papers on the co-operative movement, social history, common ownership and Sheffield, including bound volumes of Co-operative News going back to 1871. Members can borrow from the library and consult the archive by appointment.
Borrow
Lending Library
Around 500 books on co-operation, labour and social history. Search by title, author or subject, and read our reviews.
Browse the library →Research
Archive
Thirteen searchable catalogues of pamphlets, society histories and papers, from the Women’s Guild to the Co-op Party.
Search the archive →Consult
Reference
Co-op News from 1871, Congress Reports, CWS Annuals and other runs of serials. Not for loan, but open to consult.
See what we hold →Search
Co-op News Index
A hand-built index of articles from Co-operative News, covering 218 editions from 1997 to 2009, plus one from 2019. Search by title, author, date, edition number or keyword, or browse edition by edition.
Search the index →Visit us
Aizlewood’s Mill, Nursery Street, Sheffield S3 8GG
By appointment
Call 0114 282 3132 or email steve@sheffield.coop to arrange a visit.
Can’t find it?
Just ask and we’ll search the collection for you.