The Ryerson University Archives collection is open to and consulted by all of Ryerson's constituents including students, staff, faculty and alumni. It is also available to external researchers and scholars as well as to members of the general public.
Students may consult the collection for course-related projects, assignments and papers. Journalism students, for example, regularly research news stories, features and articles relating to the University. Architecture students will seek information on the University's buildings and properties. Students from the School of Fashion may research Ryerson fashions from the 1950s and the 1960s in preparation for their annual extravaganzas in the spring.
The Archives is also extensively used by Ryerson staff, faculty and administrators in the course of carrying out the University's academic and administrative business. Assistance is requested for:
- the formulation of policies and decisions
- the preparation of speeches
- presentations and displays
- the consultation of past and current reports
- background information on people, places and events
- statistical and financial data
- anniversary celebrations
- curriculum development
- public relations campaigns
- organizational and long range planning
As an educational resource, the Archives offers considerable opportunities for more advanced scholarly research. Many individuals have studied the significant educational and cultural developments of Ryerson's historic past at St. James Square while others have examined more contemporary aspects of Ryerson's unique academic and physical evolution from an institute of technology to a university.
Please note that unauthorized reproduction of images contained on the Ryerson University Archives Web site, without express written consent (archives@ryerson.ca), is strictly prohibited. If permission is granted, credit shall be given to the Ryerson University Archives in any case where material is reproduced.
