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This series consists of the 20th Anniversary publication of the Diplomacy Training Program. This book contains an overview and a brief history of the DTP, including significant events and the philosophy behind its establishment.

A proposal to establish a diploma in Librarianship at the university was first submitted for consideration to the NSW University of Technology by John Metcalfe, Principal Librarian at the Public Library of NSW in 1954. [SRF - SILAS etc] Other requests were received from the Library Association of Australia, the Library Board of NSW, and the Trustees of the Public Library of NSW. (The University of New South Wales c. 1961: 84) At the time qualifications in librarianship were obtained by completing the Library Association of Australia's examination by correspondence [Clinch, M, S Wilson and P Wood. Administrative History of the School of Librarianship University of New South Wales 1960 - 1975: 2 99A103/Box 17] At a Council meeting on 10 Nov 1958 John Metcalfe was invited to accept the position of University Librarian at the University of NSW. (resolution 58/149) His duties would involve being responsible for the organisation and management of the University's library services and the establishment and supervision of such courses in library training as may be approved by the university. Metcalfe was also made a member of the Professorial Board. Metcalfe commenced duty on 2 February 1959. (BRF - Metcalfe) Immediately after taking up his appointment as University Librarian, Metcalfe made submissions regarding library education at the university to the Professorial Board. At the Council meeting of 13 July 1959 approval was given for a graduate diploma course in Librarianship (resolution 59/123). Metcalfe was appointed as Director of the School as well as continuing his role as University Librarian. The School of Librarianship was located within the Faculty of Arts and offered courses leading to the Diploma in Librarianship for the first time in March 1960. This made it the first school of librarianship in a tertiary institution in Australia. [SRF - UNSW - School of Information, Library & Archive Studies (SILAS)] John Metcalfe retired as University Librarian in May 1966 but remained as Director of the School of Librarianship until 1968. On his retirement he was succeeded by Wilma Radford who was appointed foundation professor of librarianship and head of school. [SRF - UNSW - SILAS] Administratively the School was placed with the Board of Vocational Studies from 1971 until 1974, with the Board of Professional Studies during 1974, and with the Faculty of Professional Studies from 1975. New programs were introduced in 1964 (Master of Librarianship by research), 1972 (Master of Librarianship by coursework) 1973 (Diploma in Archives Administration) and 1980 (Master of Archives Administration by research). [SRF - UNSW - SILAS] The Diploma in Archives Administration was designed to provide education in the principles and methods of the administration of archives and manuscripts, and various aspects of current records management. A major course revision in 1981, which introduced a common core of subjects for both the librarianship and archives diploma students, saw the diplomas renamed Diploma in Information Management - Librarianship and Diploma in Information Management - Archives Administration. (Clinch et al: 2) At a meeting on 23 March 1992 Council approved the change of name of the School of Librarianship to the School of Information, Library and Archive Studies. [resolution CL92/16] On 2 December 1996 Council resolved to dissolve the Faculty of Professional Studies from 1 January 1997 with the School of Information, Library and Archive Studies being transferred to the Faculty of Commerce and Economics. [resolution CL96/88/3; Uniken 6 Dec 1996: 4] In 1997 approval was given for a third academic stream within the School, this time in audiovisual management. This was primarily an internet-based program which was developed through a partnership between the university and the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra. [SRF - UNSW - SILAS] During 1998 as part of the UNSW 2000 planning exercise discussions were held with the School of Information Systems about the feasibility of a merger. Following the receipt of a report by a working party headed by Professor W Boyd Rayward, members of staff of the School of Information, Library and Archive Studies voted to pursue a merger. [SRF - UNSW - SILAS] At a Council meeting on 7 June 1999 the School of Information Systems and the School of Information, Library and Archive Studies were formally disestablished and a new school to be known as the School of Information Systems, Technology and Management was established. The new school was to be located within the Faculty of Commerce and Economics. [resolution CL99/33 (c)] Controlling Organisation: UNSW - 13/07/1959-07/06/1999

This series consists of the booklet leaflet collection of the Royal Military College, Duntroon. The material is typed and maintained in a manilla folder and includes booklets, leaflets, reports, journals and handbooks as released by the College, including a confidential proposal for a Four Year BE course and the first issue of the War & Society Journal, produced in 1983 by Duntroon's Department of History.

This series consists of publications which have been produced by the University Archives, some based on the oral history program. Each item is a typed, paper-bound booklet.

This series consists of the booklet leaflet collection of the Department / School of Mathematics / Mathematics & Statistics. The material is typed and maintained in a manilla folder and includes booklets, leaflets, reports, and other material as released by the school, including program information. Also included in this series are copies of A Brief History of the Department of Statistics 1948 - 1983 by J. B. Douglas.

This series consists of the journal of the Zoological and Botanical Society (BOZO). The journal is a booklet of typed sheets of paper that have been bound together. The journal includes articles that are relevant to the members of the society. It is unclear if there was more than one issue of the journal ever released, as it was noted in the first issue that a journal such as this presents a viable medium by which the present pulse of the society can be felt and which provides a sense of history and a source of ideas for future members. If you think our journal is worthwhile, it is up to you to play a part in its continutation.

This series consists of the Alumni Newsletter of the School of Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry. Each item is a typed booklet, which contains information on the movement of Alumni as well as the history of the Schools. The University Archives holds only one issue of this newsletter.

This series consists of the publication, 30 Years of Biochemistry at UNSW. Each item is a typed booklet containing articles on the history of the School of Biochemistry. The material includes details of Gradutes with Higher Degrees or Honours and research projects.

This series consists of the booklet leaflet collection of the Faculty of Engineering. The material is typed and maintained in a manilla folder and includes booklets, leaflets, research profiles, symposium proceedings and other material as released by the faculty, including course information. Also included is a booklet entitled Portraits of the UNSW Chancellery Council Chambers, created for the 2010 Faculty of Engineering Golden Jubilee Campus Tour, which contains a full history and images of the portraits in the Council Chamber.

This series contains The Development of Biotechnology at the University of New South Wales. Each item is a typed booklet, which documents the history of Biotechnology at UNSW. The publication also includes information on staff and students.