Our Libraries

A number of TS centres in Australia maintain libraries for their members, and some for non-members by subscription.

What is the Campbell Theosophical Research Library?

The main focus for the Cambell Theosophical Research Library, a specialist Library at the National Headquarters, is to collect, curate and diffuse: Theosophical Books, particularly those published by Theosophical Publishing Houses; a selection of books pertaining to the influence of Theosophy on early Australian movements; some important scriptures culled from a number of major spiritual philosophies and traditions; a section of books on scientific topics including reincarnation; approximately 200 selected Theosophical publications, including The Theosophist, various Australian Theosophical Journals, The Adyar Library Bulletin, and English language journals from other national sections; and other select works. 

Our archives include photographs and other recorded media relating to: information about significant TS members, including their involvement within society through, for example, politics and the arts; historical material relating to our Lodges and Branches such as Lodge magazines and programmes; book reviews; newspaper reports; and other material.

The periodicals collection has material dating from before the founding of the Theosophical Society in 1875, with publications from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. For the Australian Section of the Society, the Library has journals from 1892 to the present. Anyone interested in its collection is most welcome to visit The Campbell Theosophical Research Library by appointment. Although material may not be borrowed, a photocopying/scanning service is available. Enquiries are welcome. Meanwhile, explore the links below.

Where are our Theosophical Libraries?

For Library locations and hours see: 

How do I search for books, periodicals and other media?

Catalogue Of The Campbell Library and TS Lodge/Branch Libraries

Search the library catalogue of The Theosophical Society in Australia through our Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) database. A search will show records held by both the Campbell Research Library and the libraries of our Lodges and Branches. Select 'View Homepage As...' on the right side of the catalogue if you wish to search a specific location. 

How to Use Advanced Search in the Search Interface

In the search field type in any words, or use quotation marks for an exact phrase, such as "invisible helpers".

Liberty Link instructions for mobile phone app

Search the Library Catalogue in any browser without a library account, or access the Liberty3 Library database, with your library account, on your mobile phone. Select the Download link above. This service requires a library account, which is being slowly rolled out to members.

Theosophical Texts by Subject

A searchable selection of texts on subjects including Great Theosophical Days, Meditation, Yoga, Theosophical History and instructional Theosophical teachings.

List of Articles and Texts | Theosophical Society
 a list of educational texts on this site.

Theosophy in Australia magazine

Recent copies of our national magazine.

The Theosophist latest issue of the magazine at Adyar-ts

The Theosophist magazine at Theosophy World & The Theosophist magazine at iapsop from 1879 to the present.

Suggested Reading Lists

Reading lists by subject available for your information

Other searches within our Library Catalogue—

Library Lists

Books For Children

Books by H.P. Blavatsky

Books by Annie Besant

Books by C.W. Leadbeater

How do I search the indices of Theosophical periodicals?

More information may be found on our Periodicals page, which includes the following: 

Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals

The Theosophical Society in Australia and the Campbell Theosophical Research Library's indices to Theosophical and related periodicals: journals, series, and pamphlets.

Other Services

Introduction to Theosophy Resources for group and self education.

Contact

The Campbell Theosophical Research Library
The Theosophical Society in Australia
Level 2, 162 Goulburn Street,
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010

TEL: 02 9264 7056
[email protected]