Collection strengths at Sir Louis Matheson Library

The Sir Louis Matheson Library houses a significant research and teaching collection for the humanities and social sciences. Matheson Library, one of eight branch libraries of the Monash University Library, supports and resources the learning, teaching and research activities of staff and students at the university's Clayton campus. Collection strengths are:

• arts
• social sciences
• business and economics
• education

There is an excellent collection of teaching materials, including children's picture, fiction and non-fiction books, educational videos, dvd and kits. Students on education rounds or preparing lesson plans are encouraged to use these teaching materials.

Matheson Library also contains the following special collections:

• Asian Studies Research Collection
• Giligich Yiddish Collection
• Laura and Israel Kipen Judaica Collection
• Music and Multimedia Collection
• Rare Books Collection

A wide range of books, videos and journals (both paper and electronic) is available. The electronic collection of the Monash University Library can be accessed via the resources page or by searching the catalogue. Access to many electronic resources is restricted to Monash University staff and students.

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