From

1989
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Website

http://www.nationalwomenslibrary.org

Summary

The Jessie Street National Womens Library is a specialist library which aims to promote awareness of the cultural heritage of Australian women. It includes a library and and archival collection which focus on issues of importance to women, as well as documenting the lives and experiences of women. Its collection of books was founded by a donation of 500 feminist books.The collection now includes feminist journals, an oral history collection, fiction, posters and archival materials.