Giving
Image, above: Photographer unknown. Supt. Francis Hare was shot in the wrist by Ned Kelly at Glenrowan. Image is c1950 copy of original, 21.5 x 16.5 cm. Francis Hare Collection, Acc. 79/78. The University Archive holds 54 letters and documents, covering 1859-87, received by and relating to Superintendent Hare.
Your gift to the University Library preserves and enhances the intellectual resources so vital to a great University.
Giving to the University Library
The Library is the intellectual heart of the University of Melbourne. It plays a central role in enabling groundbreaking research, inspiring great minds and revealing the legacy of the world’s knowledge to our communities.
With the support of our alumni, Friends and community partners we are able to meet the Library’s current priorities, which include digitising and conserving our unique collections and the construction of state-of-the-art facilities to support the Melbourne Model and the changing needs of our students and researchers.
Support for the Library enriches the entirety of the University community and leaves a lasting legacy for the scholars of tomorrow.
Make a gift to make a difference
There are many ways to support the Library and our collections.
Supporting a specific collection
The depth and variety of our collections have made the University Library one of the most significant cultural custodians in the city of Melbourne. We seek support to strengthen our collections including our rare books and special collections including Prints, the Grainger Museum and University Archives through a program of acquisitions, preservation, conservation and digitisation work.
Supporting the Friends of the Baillieu Library
The Library has the active support of Friends of the Baillieu Library to help us buy items of special importance. Without the support of the Friends of the Baillieu Library, rare books are increasingly beyond the Library's means. The value of the work of the Friends is amply demonstrated by their help in acquiring many notable works.
How to give
You can make a gift online now or download and complete the giving form (PDF 450 kb) and return it by fax (+61 3 9348 0013) or post to:
Advancement Office
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010 Australia
To discuss your support for these programs or leaving a bequest to the Library, please contact Megan Dempsey in the Advancement Office, telephone (03) 9035 5817
Gifts of published material
The Library welcomes gifts of published material that meet criteria that support the learning, teaching and research endeavours of the University and build on our historic collections. To build the depth of the collection, the Library is keen to acquire rare, unusual and ephemeral materials that are not already held.
Gifts will be considered and accepted in line with our Collection development policy
As there are always costs associated with the preservation, repair, cataloguing and storage of gift collections, financial support to meet these costs is always appreciated.
To discuss your gift of books, prints, archival items or other items to our collections, please contact Mary Ann Gibson, telephone (03) 8344 7793