- Rare and unique works
Examples from the Library's collection: architectural plans; art works; diaries, letters and other manuscripts; maps; unpublished music, photographs, oral history sound recordings; excludes rare books.
- Published works
Works of which reproductions have been supplied to the public, such as books, newspapers, magazines, most maps, commercially-made music CDs, television broadcasts.
- Unpublished works
Works of which reproductions have not been supplied to the public. These can include architectural plans; art works; diaries, letters and other manuscripts; hand-drawn maps and music scores; oral history sound recordings; and photographs.

