Australian & New Zealand Rare Book School 2026

  • All courses will be held at the State Library of NSW.

    Further details and applications

    Inquiries maggie.patton@sl.nsw.gov.au

  • Everyone is welcome at the Library – our inspiring spaces, rich collections, galleries, and cultural and learning programs are open to all

    State Library of NSW website


  • Accommodation

    There are numerous hotels and motels within walking distance of the State Library of NSW. Please visit Visit Sydney or your favourite booking site to see a full range of accommodation in the city.

    Organisers of the event are happy to make recommendation for accommodation, cafes, restaurants, and most importantly, coffee.

Applications closed for 2026

Nature in print from the fifteenth to the nineteenth century

  • With Roger Gaskell

  • 5 day course (2 - 6 February 2026)

  • AUD $1,000.00

Australian publishing in the nineteenth century

  • With John Arnold

  • 5 day course (2 - 6 February 2026)

  • AUD $1,000.00

Pop bibliography 

  • With Allie Alvis

  • 5 day course (2 - 6 February 2026)

  • AUD $1,000.00

A series of public lectures associated with the school will be held across the week. Bookings now open

Australian & New Zealand Rare Book School 2026 | Public lectures

ANZRBS 2026 Sydney

2 - 7 February 2026

1 Shakespeare Place

Sydney, 2000

Australian & New Zealand Rare Book School 2026 | State Library of New South Wales