Special Collections holds some 200,000 volumes of books, journals and pamphlets, as well as archival material, that have been placed on 'closed access' by reason of their age, value or uniqueness in order to ensure their long-term care and preservation for future generations of scholars and researchers.
Special Collections material that has been catalogued since 1980 is catalogued on the Library's online catalogue; however, some material catalogued before 1980 may only be accessed on the card catalogue located on the ground floor of the Baillieu Library. A certain proportion of material, such as the archival collections, does not appear on the main Library catalogue but can be located through specialised lists and databases.
Curatorial Position Available: Deputy Curator Special Collections
Special Collections is seeking a Deputy Curator. Applications close 15 June. Details and position description.
Forthcoming Exhibition - Journeys and Places: Etchings by Jan van de Velde II
An exhibition drawing on the Baillieu Library Print Collection will be held at the Ian Potter Museum of Art, 5 September 2009 to 17 January 2010.
Forthcoming Exhibitions - Charles Darwin Bicentenary
At the Baillieu Library, Reframing Darwin: Evolution at the Baillieu and Darwin for Kids will make an important contribution to the festivities.
University Calendar Collection Digitised
A newly digitised collection of University of Melbourne Calendars is now available for use by staff, scholars and the community at large. The Calendar is an official University publication that provides general and historical information about The University of Melbourne.