Special Collections, University of Otago Library

Special Collections, University of Otago Library Special, rare and unique collections of manuscripts and books from 1400s to present day Disclaimer: http://www.otago.ac.nz/tools/disclaimer.html

Special Collections @ UO Library hold many of the University Library's special, rare and unique collections of illustrated manuscripts, periodicals, pamphlets, and books including some of the earliest examples of European printing from the late 1400s. Our space includes a gallery, a reading room, the Ōtakou Press Room and secure storage for the collections, and we work alongside Hocken Collections | Te Uare Taoka o Hākena, University of Otago Centre for the Book | He Rau Kupu to support teaching, learning and research at the University.

THREE FREE ARTY Special Collections, Hocken and Library events for OUSA Art Week. Come along!
14/08/2026

THREE FREE ARTY Special Collections, Hocken and Library events for OUSA Art Week. Come along!

In 1841, Thomas Carlyle wrote that 'The true university is a collection of books'. But what about in 2026? Visit the de...
03/08/2026

In 1841, Thomas Carlyle wrote that 'The true university is a collection of books'. But what about in 2026? Visit the de Beer Gallery to reflect on this further. Set TXTS: The not-so--secret reading lives of Uni students is on until 28 August.

Mānawatia a Matariki! Activities in the Press Studio this week have been dedicated to marking Matariki. We've welcomed p...
08/07/2026

Mānawatia a Matariki! Activities in the Press Studio this week have been dedicated to marking Matariki. We've welcomed people into the space to print their own posters.

The de Beer Gallery and Special Collections will be closed this week from Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June due to staff le...
23/06/2026

The de Beer Gallery and Special Collections will be closed this week from Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June due to staff leave. It will reopen at 9am on Monday 29 June.

Keep a look out in your emails and on the socials for upcoming announcements about Puaka Matariki and Set TXTs public programme events.

New Exhibition in the de Beer Gallery opened today (8 May-28 August) Set TXTS: The not-so-secret reading habits of Uni s...
08/05/2026

New Exhibition in the de Beer Gallery opened today (8 May-28 August)
Set TXTS: The not-so-secret reading habits of Uni students
For previous generations, it was unavoidable – you needed to read books to get a degree. Set TXTS begins here and explores the not-so-secret reading habits of Uni students, past and present.

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Dunedin
9016

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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