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Royal Society of Victoria Collection

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About the Collection

The Royal Society is Victoria's oldest learned society. The aim of the Society is to promote the advancement of science and technology for the good of the Victorian community. The Society's library, including its unique collection on the natural history and resources of Victoria, is housed in the Special Collection in the library at the Burwood Campus. This now includes other collections donated to the Royal Society, such as Dr Phillip Law's Polar Library.

Identifying material in the catalogue

Items held in the Royal Society Collection are listed in the Library Catalogue. Material from this Collection has the prefix:
DU MELB SPROV

Accessing the Collection

Access to the collection is by appointment only. All inquiries should be directed to: Rachel West, ph. +61 3 9244 6648.

Other Web Sites of Interest

The Royal Society of Victoria
The Royal Society (UK)