Library

Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

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

First Nations Hub

Buildings and historical buildings resources

World Heritage List

World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.

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Heritage NSW

We work to protect, manage and celebrate heritage across NSW.

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DOCOMOMO

DOCOMOMO is an international not-for-profit organization run by volunteers involved in architecture, academia and conservation, which includes Australian content.

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Trove

Find and get Australian and online resources: books, images, historic newspapers, maps, music, archives and more.

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The Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney is a website about the history of Sydney The Dictionary is updated regularly to include new content.

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Historical Atlas of Sydney

The Historical Atlas of Sydney provides access to the key maps and map series held by the City of Sydney Archives. The maps range from the 19th and 20th centuries and were produced variously by Council itself, other government authorities or private surveying firms and individuals. The Historical Atlas also provides background to Council’s evolving boundaries from 1842 until today.

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The City of Sydney Archives

The City of Sydney Archives is the City's corporate memory with more than 15,000 shelf-meters of archival records, including large numbers of plans and photographs. More material is added to this collection every year.

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