Using the Archives
Find out how to access the Archives and to use them for research.
Access & opening hours
Access The archives are available to ANU staff, students and members of the public. You do not need an appointment to visit but it is essential that you first contact us to discuss your query or…
Citation of archives
Citing archives used in research correctly is important not only for good scholarly practice in supporting your argument and crediting your sources, but also for other researchers attempting to…
Copying records
Researchers are welcome to view material in the reading room and to make their own copies using their own digital camera or smartphone. The Archives does not offer a photocopying service. Researchers…
Disaster recovery
In the event of a disaster, the ANU Archives can provide advice to staff on the recovery of damaged records. As a member of the DisACT network, we can also draw on the expert advice and facilities of…
Location & facilities
The Archives reading room is located on the ground floor of the Menzies Building on Fellows Road/McDonald Place. See the campus map. Transport from the city The Archives is a 20-minute walk (via…
Other sources of archives & records
Australian Trade Union Archives Australian Trade Union Archives is a gateway for researchers and scholars of labour history, linking together historical detail, archival resources, published…
Photographs
The ANU Archives holds a wide range of photographs in both the University Archvies and the Noel Butlin Archives Centre. The University Archives has photographs of many ANU staff including Vice-…
Professional researchers
The Archives cannot undertake research on behalf of clients. However, the Reference Archivist can provide advice on what is held at the Archives and which records would be most helpful in answering…
Using archives for research
Anyone is welcome to undertake research using the holdings of the University Archives and Noel Butlin Archives Centre. Training in the use of archives The Archives offers a free one hour course to…
Using the Archives FAQ
Below are frequently asked questions (FAQ) about using the Archives. I am not connected with The Australian National University. Can I still use the archival collection? Anyone may use the records…
What is in the Archives
The ANU Archives Program preserves the university's own archives and collects archives of business, trade unions, professional associations and industry bodies, to support research by the University…