The University of Sydney - Library News 

Due to the lack of electricity in the Medical Library, it will be closed today 30 Nov.

We apologise for any inconvenience due to this unexpected closure.

The Library has listened to feedback from clients and decided to change its MyLibrary service to MyLoans. It is a new name but with the same functionality.

The new name will make it clearer what the service provides to our clients and remove any possible confusion to new clients.

If you have any questions or comments please contact the Web Services Developing Manager

Camouflage Australia: art, nature, science and war – a new book from Sydney University Press. Through the involvement of two staff: William Dakin and Leslie Wilkinson, Sydney University played a significant role in the efforts to camouflage Australia – the grounds of the Camperdown Campus were used to test concealment and deception methods, while the Zoology Department housed a camouflage laboratory.  Read more…

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1947, awarded to Sir Robert Robinson, “for his work on plant products of biological importance, especially the alkaloids” is on display in Rare Books andSpecial Collections, Fisher Library until the end of November 2011.

Find out more at our current exhibitions

Apologies to Fisher Library visitors for the late opening of the Library on Saturday 5 November. There was an unfortunate delay in getting services back online after construction works earlier in the morning. Work methods have been reviewed so delays do not occur in the future.

The Medical Library is closed until Thursday 3 November due to smoke entering through air-conditioning vents.