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How to request a rare book

To request a book from the Rare Book Collection:

  1. Search the Library Catalogue and request the item online OR
  2. Complete a request card at the Menzies Library Information Desk.

Rare Book retrieval

Requests must be submitted by 10am or 2pm Monday–Friday and 1.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays to be collected at the next pick-up.

Rare Books are retrieved at 10.30am and 2.30pm Monday–Friday, and at 1.45pm Saturday and Sunday—please allow 10–15 minutes for retrieval.

For further information please email the Menzies Library Information Services Coordinator or call (+61) 2 6125 2005

Updated:  15 February 2013/ Responsible Officer:  University Librarian/ Page Contact:  Library Systems & Web Coordinator