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Local History Publications

 

The Lane Cove Library Local Studies Monograph series was funded with an initial seeding grant from Lane Cove Council in 1982. Profits from each publication are used to fund subsequent works.

The aim of the series is to promote research and writing on the local area by providing a means of publishing. Large publishing companies are not always willing to take on works of local rather than national interest. The program also aims to make research materials on the municipality available to the many students and researchers working in the area.

The monograph series provides these researchers with original, up-to-date information incorporating primary materials from a wide variety of sources.

The Library has published eighteen items to date, which include books, walks brochures and a video. There are also gift cards featuring paintings of well-known local artists.