Our special collections are attracting researchers because of their national and international significance. Held in the various branch libraries in Australia, the collections are considered special because they each offer uniqueness, focus, range and depth. From rare books to maps, from Asian to Yiddish and Slavic language materials, from music and films to law materials – the special collections draw interest from scholars within and outside Monash University.

Rare Books

Rare Books

The Rare Books Collection includes materials considered rare because of their age, uniqueness or physical beauty.

Asian Studies

Asian Studies Research Collection

One of the leading research facilities in Australia, this collection has a strong focus on Southeast Asia and East Asia.

Music

Music

Music related materials feature strongly in the Music and Multimedia Collection.

 

Maps

Maps

The Map Collection is an extensive collection of maps, charts, atlases, gazetteers as well as books related to spatial information.

Research repository: digital collections

Monash University Research Repository

The Monash University Research Repository endeavours to promote research both locally and globally by showcasing unique research collections and making them available online.

Other special collections

Other special collections

A number of collections have been established through significant gifts and donations. Others are part of ongoing activities to promote the University's research outputs.