University of Sydney Rare Books & Special Collections Library
The Rare Books and Special Collections Library collects early printed books from Australia, Europe, America and Asia, manuscripts, high quality facsimiles, modern limited editions, examples of fine binding and printing, works by specific authors, and works of Detective Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy. We have over 170,000 items in our collections.
All University of Sydney higher degree theses and University of Sydney publications are also held in the Rare Books and Special Collections Library.
Address:
Level 2, Fisher Library, University of Sydney NSW 2006, Australia
Tel:
+61 02 9351 2992
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Closed public holidays
Closed public holidays
Email:
Admission:
General admission free
Facilities:
The Rare Books and Special Collections Library is a closed access collection. You cannot browse the shelves.
To use material from the collection go to the Rare Books Office on level 2, Fisher Library and fill out a request slip for each item you require. Staff will collect the material for you.
You must provide identification (for example, University of Sydney library card, drivers licence) while you are using the material. You must read the material under supervision in the Rare Books reading room.
To use material from the collection go to the Rare Books Office on level 2, Fisher Library and fill out a request slip for each item you require. Staff will collect the material for you.
You must provide identification (for example, University of Sydney library card, drivers licence) while you are using the material. You must read the material under supervision in the Rare Books reading room.