The Redmond Barry Collection comprises extensive historical and current collections in the social sciences, humanities, law and government, and science and technology. These collections of Australian and overseas publications which support independent researchers in most fields, take up nearly 40 kilometres of shelf space.
Major strengths of the Collection are 19th- and early 20th-century serials covering all subjects, reference works including encyclopedias and dictionaries, as well as standard and significant works on most topics. Other Collection strengths include World War I and military regimental histories, historical scientific works and government publications from around the world.
Current collecting is strongest for social sciences and humanities, especially history, and aims to support independent study in many areas.
While the Library continues to collect print publications, books and journals, digital resources are now a major component of the collecting policy, enabling access to a greater range of information and providing improved searching capability for onsite and remote library users. Where materials are available in both the print and digital formats, the digital format is preferred.
Covers architecture, geography, history, language and linguistics, literature, philosophy and religion.
Includes law reports, legislation, historical Australian and international government publications, and more.
Encompasses agriculture, biological science, chemistry, computer science, medicine, astronomy, and more.
Covers anthropology, economics, education, library sciences, sport, psychology and sociology, and more.
