As well as preserving existing collections, the Archive seeks to identify the raw data arising out of studies broadly relating to social policy and social change and to encourage their deposit. An annual thematic workshop for researchers will be held at the University on the re-use of the Archive's collections. All the data sets form part of the Albert Sloman Library Special Collections at the University of Essex. The materials are paper based and authorised copies are permitted as copyright is retained by the University of Essex.
Consultation is by appointment only.
For further information, researchers should contact the Library. Staff at Qualidata can also give detailed advice on the history, content and scope of the materials.