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
This installation by criminologist and artist Dr Carolyn McKay explores the unique, but often overlooked, characteristics of motels that invite and enable transgression.
Explore how language around gender and sexuality has evolved over time. The Library's LGBTQIA+ Ally Group have curated materials from Rare Books and Special Collections for this exhibition, on display until July 2025.
Join us on more adventures to discover our Library locations and collect a stamp from each one to win Library merch!
From Medieval manuscripts to recent literary highlights, the Library continues to collect items with academic research and teaching potential. We are pleased to share a small selection of new (to us) treasures.
Fisher Library and Herbert Smith Freehills Law Library are open today, with some areas temporarily restricted for cleaning.
The Library was pleased to host a group of international academics who visited to view select 16th-17th century liturgical manuscripts from our Rare Books and Special Collections.
The new user interface will improve resource accessibility, optimise workflows for academics, and improve usability for smaller devices.
The University closedown period is from Saturday 21 December 2024 until Monday 6 January 2025 inclusive.
The Library is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of a ‘Noble Fragment’ of the Gutenberg Bible, considered to be the first Western mass-produced book. In addition to its historical significance, these ‘Noble Fragments’ hold a special place in the family history of author and alumnus Michael Visontay, as he’ll explore in an upcoming talk on 4 February 2025.
This new website interface will affect over 40 databases including CINAHL, Business Source Ultimate and the EBSCOhost eBook collection.
One year ago, in November 2023, we celebrated the the 60th anniversary of our beloved Fisher Library with a program of events, talks and exhibitions. Take a walk down memory lane with us.
LGBT History Month is an annual, month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.
The Library is now inviting expressions of interest for next year’s music research exhibitions, due by Thursday 31 October 2024.
Last year, the Library responded to over 7,000 enquiries through the Live Chat function on the website. Did you know that each one is answered by a real-life Library staff member?
This annual program celebrates the importance of special collections, book production and collecting. Free talks, workshops and tours will take place at venues across Sydney from 19-26 October 2024.
This new exhibition marks the 100th anniversary of Hardy Wilson’s influential work, considered by many to be the foundation of historical scholarship on architecture in Australia.
This installation by criminologist and artist Dr Carolyn McKay explores the unique, but often overlooked, characteristics of motels that invite and enable transgression.
This year, 14 new titles showcase scholarly research across topics including Indigenous Music and Language, Animal Politics, Archaeology and more.
Keep up-to-date with the most recent updates about library services and support.
Keep up-to-date with the most recent updates about library services and support.