Koori collection
History, life and customs
The Koori Collection has more than 1,250 items on Aboriginal history and the arrival of Europeans. Specific titles are available on topics such as land rights. Biographies of Aboriginal leaders and sporting legends also feature. The collection is held at the Waterloo Library.
Koori Mail
Each copy of Koori Mail is available for 2 weeks at Newtown Library. Back issues are kept at Waterloo Library for 1 year.
National Indigenous Times
This fortnightly publication is available at the Waterloo Library, where back issues are kept for 1 year. Each issue is also for available for 3 weeks at the Customs House Library.
Extending the collection
The City of Sydney aims to strengthen Aboriginal titles and make sure items are available at all branches. The State Library of NSW awarded us a $55,000 grant several years ago to further develop and expand the Koori Collection.
Links
Visit the State Library of NSW website for invaluable resources including the Mitchell and Dixson Collections and the Australian Indigenous Service.
Australian Indigenous ServiceMitchell and Dixson Collections
Last updated: Tuesday, 21 May 2013
