Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
The University of Sydney Library acknowledges that our buildings, collections, and practices exist on unceded Aboriginal lands. We recognise the diversity and knowledges of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students across all the lands the University stands on, and respect the ongoing connection Aboriginal people have to these lands, their cultural practices, knowledge systems and histories. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, who have handed down custodianship to each generation for more than 60,000 years.
Money, J. (2021). Yilabara (Now). Filmed on Gadigal Country. Commissioned by the University of Sydney Library
Rare Books and Special Collections
Our collection
Our Rare Books and Special Collections includes a wide-ranging variety of materials from across the world. Highlights include medieval manuscripts, unconventional artist books, early illustrated science and medical books, an expansive science fiction collection, and so much more.
These items illustrate centuries of cultural, religious, scientific and social change. They are used for teaching students across the University, and for research by both academics and external researchers.
Donating collection material
We welcome donations of rare contemporary and historical items. Each donation is assessed on its ability to support education and research activities within the University.
For significant items or collections, the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program offers tax incentives to encourage people to donate cultural items to Australian public collections. Donations made under the Cultural Gifts Program must exceed a value of AUD $10,000.
Donor expression of interest form
If you are interested in donating a rare book or collection to the University Library, please complete the expression of interest form.
The Manager, Rare Books and Special Collections will contact you to discuss your proposed donation.
Our collection
Our Rare Books and Special Collections includes a wide-ranging variety of materials from across the world. Highlights include medieval manuscripts, unconventional artist books, early illustrated science and medical books, an expansive science fiction collection, and so much more.
These items illustrate centuries of cultural, religious, scientific and social change. They are used for teaching students across the University, and for research by both academics and external researchers.
Donating collection material
We welcome donations of rare contemporary and historical items. Each donation is assessed on its ability to support education and research activities within the University.
For significant items or collections, the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program offers tax incentives to encourage people to donate cultural items to Australian public collections. Donations made under the Cultural Gifts Program must exceed a value of AUD $10,000.
Donor expression of interest form
If you are interested in donating a rare book or collection to the University Library, please complete the expression of interest form.
The Manager, Rare Books and Special Collections will contact you to discuss your proposed donation.
Manuscript
Support our collection and projects
We invite you to support our acquisitions and projects to enhance collection discoverability and use.
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Contact
If you have enquiries about donating, please contact us.