Friends of the Library: Giving to the Library

"This generation will soon pass away but the torch of learning will be handed down by the influence of this great library to generation after generation of Australian scholars."

Sir Normand MacLaurin, Chancellor, on the opening of the 'old' Fisher Library in 1909

The support of Friends, benefactors and the community, have over the years contributed immeasurably to the richness and significance of the Library's collections and resources. Through the Friends a tradition of private support is developing that will ensure the Library will continue to support, further and enrich scholarship at the University and across the nation.

The tangible expression of this support is welcomed through contributions to fund the acquisition of scholarly resources, notably those that cannot be provided from the Library's core funds.

The Library has benefited particularly through the generosity of bequests that provide substantial and perpetual endowments for the acquisition of significant resources essential for a great research library.

Gifts to the Library are tax deductible.

For further information about giving to the Library contact the Office of the University Librarian or the Secretary of the Friends Phone: (02) 9351 3352. (University sites that may assist are linked at the bottom of this page).

Listed below are a few ways in which the Library can benefit from you support.

• The Library's Gift Policy provides guidance for the donation of material.
• Support for the Library's digital initiatives can be made through SETIS Australian Text Sponsorship. Please contact the Collections Coordinator, Ross Coleman, Phone: (02) 9351 3352 to discuss sponsorship.
• More information about the Library's Rare Books and Special Collections

Related University sites

Ways of giving

Making a Bequest or Donation to the University

University Annual Appeal