How to use the Caroline Simpson Library
Where to find the Library
Most of the Caroline Simpson Library is kept in a dedicated library at The Mint in central Sydney.
Request items before you visit
To visit the library, we recommend that you book a time so you can be sure we have space and staff available to assist you. To view specific items, you need to request those items at least three days before your visit.
Visit Ask a librarian for more information or contact us by:
- Email: library@mhnsw.au
- Phone: +61 2 8239 2233
Research inquiries
Visitors with research enquiries are encouraged to book in for one of the two 3-hour daily sessions offered, either 10am to 1pm or 1pm to 4pm. Please email us at library@mhnsw.au or phone +61 2 8239 2233 to arrange your appointment.
Searching the collection
You can view items that have been digitised using our online collection search. As yet, not everything in the Caroline Simpson Library is fully digitised, but we are making steady progress.
You can access more item records using our library and objects catalogues – there are items from the Caroline Simpson Library in both these catalogues:
Search here for printed books, sample books, periodicals, pictures, manuscripts, personal papers and other documentary materials.
Search here for collection objects such as furniture and furnishings, dinner and kitchenware, clothing and ornaments from our historic houses and museums.
Many digitised items can also be viewed through Internet Archive.
Requesting digital copies of images
You can request high resolution copies of digitised images and items from our online catalogues. Find out more.
Copyright
If you access content forming part of our Caroline Simpson Library, different conditions apply as to how you may use that content. Where the content is still protected by copyright, please refer to the information on our Copyright page.
Outward loans for exhibitions
We welcome requests from other museums and cultural institutions to borrow items from the Caroline Simpson Library for display in exhibitions.
Requests to borrow items must be received with 6 months’ notice to allow time for scheduling and preparing the loan. Loan requests received outside this notice period will be considered and approved on a case-by-case basis.
To discuss or submit a loan request please contact:
Director, Curatorial and Collections
info@mhnsw.au
