Libraries

Access the AIIA Libraries

The AIIA maintains separate libraries in three locations: The RG Casey Library in Canberra; The Charteris Library in Sydney, and the John Legge and Gareth Evans Libraries in Melbourne. Members of the AIIA from any branch are free to use these libraries, though conditions of use vary. Contact the AIIA National Office or relevant branch for details, or read more about the libraries below.

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Access
Currently access is via arrangement with National Office or branches during ordinary business hours. The collection of the libraries is being progressively catalogued and is available online above.
Contributors
We have enjoyed the great fortune of having several kind contributors to our libraries, who have generously donated many fine books, journals and other materials. Our contributors have thus far been Sir Ian Clunies Ross, Daniel Philip McElligott, Sir Alan Watt, Sir Laurence McIntyre, Kate Webb, Dr John Ravenhill, and of course, Hon Gareth Evans AC KC FASSA FAIIA, Professor John Legge AO and Rt Hon Lord Casey KG GCMG CH DSO MC PC.

The RG Casey Library, Canberra

The Casey Library is a small, specialised library located in the AIIA National Headquarters, Canberra with holdings in the areas of international affairs and foreign relations. The Library is available for reference to all AIIA members, and to other interested persons by arrangement. Donations, financial or otherwise, to enable the library to expand its services and collections are welcomed.

Currently access is via arrangement with National Office during ordinary business hours. The collection is being progressively catalogued and is available online.

We are actively seeking volunteer librarians, please contact us for more information.

The AIIA Victoria Gareth Evans and John Legge Libraries

The AIIA Victoria Gareth Evans and John Legge Libraries contains a valuable collection of books and journals on international affairs accumulated over five decades.

They are a valuable resource to members with specific interests in the field of international affairs.

Our online catalogue is now active and entries are being added every week.

The AIIA NSW Charteris Library

AIIA’s NSW Branch also has substantial holdings in international relations.

The Charteris Library is a small, specialized collection of books and papers located at the the Glover Cottages at 124 Kent Street, Sydney. All  are available for reference to current AIIA NSW members. Donations and/or financial assistance are welcomed to enable the Charteris Library to expand its services.

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