The UK Research Reserve

UKRR is developing an imaginative solution to storing and securing the knowledge in low use printed research journals.

In this digital age, the print copy of important research journals becomes little used as the journal is read online. UKRR enables Higher Education Libraries to collaborate in sharing the burden of print storage. Items no longer on the shelves need not reflect a shrinking collection. Guaranteed access is available through British Library Document Supply services and reading rooms.

The space saving achieved by de-duplicating extra copies of journals is put to use providing up to date facilities for learning and teaching and research.

The Research Reserve is a collaborative collection of low use print research journals stored and managed jointly by HE institutions and The British Library.

UKRR is a membership organisation. We welcome all Higher Education Institutions to collaborate in preserving low use print journals for research.

The UK Research Reserve (UKRR) is a Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) funded initiative, in partnership with the British Library and HE institutions, led by Imperial College, London.