Applications for the 2025 ANZRBS courses are now closed

Welcome to ANZRBS

Established in 2005, the Australian & New Zealand Rare Book School provides professional and personal development opportunities for students interested in the history of book and printed material.

ANZRBS is an annual event hosted by four Australian and New Zealand institutions on a rotating basis. The University of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington, State Library New South Wales, and State Library Victoria are proud hosts of the rare book school.

ANZRBS is sponsored by the Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand.

  • Apply for ANZRBS Courses

    The 2025 Australian & New Zealand Rare Book School will be hosted by Victoria University of Wellington and the National Library of New Zealand from 27 to 31 January 2025.

    Applications have now closed.

  • Bursaries and awards

  • Course information

The Australian & New Zealand Rare Book School is proudly supported by the Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand