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Climbing and Mountaineering
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The Climbing and Mountaineering Library
This library was established in memory of Alan Rouse a Sheffield climber who died climbing K2 in 1986. With the help of the Alan Rouse Trust Fund, Sheffield Libraries, Archives and Information have developed this collection which is now regarded as one of the best in the country.
The collection includes books, journals, climbing guides and expedition reports.
Climbing Books
Most of the books in the collection can be borrowed using your Sheffield Library Card, others can be used in the library or photocopied, subject to copyright restrictions.
The books in the collection cover all aspects of climbing, mountaineering and trekking, including:
- the history of climbing
- climbing equipment and techniques
- mountain safety
- past expeditions
- books on mountains worldwide.
For information on climbing books available from Sheffield Libraries please access the online Library Catalogue.
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Climbing Journals
We have a good selection of current climbing magazines and journals. We also have about 100 other titles, which we have acquired, some dating back many years and a good range of foreign journals.
All journals are available for reference in the library and can be photocopied subject to copyright restrictions.
Please download a copy of the Climbing Journals Catalogue from the bottom of the page for more information.
Expedition Reports
We are a repository for expedition reports from the Mount Everest Foundation. These reports are an excellent source of information, particularly for peaks that have had few ascents. They give accounts of experiences and expenditure and often include advice for future expeditions. You can download a copy of our Expedition Reports Catalogue from the bottom of this page. All expedition reports are available for reference in the library and can be photocopied. We can supply photocopies of reports at a cost of £6 each. Please print off and complete the Request & Copyright form at the bottom of this page. Post it to us together with your cheque. Our address and payment details can be found on the form.
Climbing Guides
We stock a large range of climbing guides, covering both the UK and abroad. Most of these guides can be borrowed.
Current Information
We collect information from various sources including the British Mountaineering Council.
Contact Us
with your climbing and mountaineering enquiries or for more information about the service:
Tel: 0114 273 4747 or 0114 273 4748
Downloads
Information about the resources available in the climbing and Mountaineering Library in Central Library (214 KB)
Information about the resources available in the Climbing and Mountaineering Library in Central Library. (319 KB)
Catalogue of the Mountaineering Expedition Reports available from the Sports Library (497 KB)
Catalogue of the Mountaineering Expedition Reports available from the Sports Library (205 KB)
Request and Copyright Form for completion when requesting Expedition Reports. (30.5 KB)
Request and Copyright Form for completion when requesting Expedition Reports (30.5 KB)
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