Library Collection
The High Court Library in Canberra is on three floors of the building. The Library’s collections include over 150,000 print volumes of books, journals, law reports and legislation, and an extensive collection of electronic resources and research databases. Strengths of the collection include many early law reports, including nominate reports; a High Court Collection that comprises books by and about the High Court and its Justices; and a rare books collection.
There are also small print collections in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Access to the Library
The Library is maintained for the Justices of the High Court of Australia. A Bar Library is available to members of the legal profession when they are appearing before the High Court. The Library is not open to the public and does not lend or provide material to individuals.
Library Tours
The Library conducts tours by appointment for librarians and librarianship students. Please contact the Court Librarian for further information.
Library Contact Details
Mailing Address: PO Box 6309, KINGSTON, Australian Capital Territory, 2604
Street Address: Parkes Place, PARKES, Australian Capital Territory, 2600
library@hcourt.gov.au
Robin Gardner
Court Librarian
(02) 6270 6924, robin.gardner@hcourt.gov.au
Interlibrary Loans
(02) 6270 6916, interlib@hcourt.gov.au