University of Newcastle (Australia) collection for a number of schools, including education, nursing, and fine arts. The Ourimbah library on the Central Coast campus holds a collection of both university and TAFE texts to facilitate the needs of the joint campus. An information common, similar to the one located in the Auchmuty library, is also available. The City Precinct library is also part of The University of Newcastle library. The whole catalogue of the University library is available across any of its constituent libraries. The library is a member of the Council of Australian University Librarians. It also keeps New South Wales state archives
Newcastle City Hall In response, a 13,000 name petition against closure was presented to Newcastle City Council on 31 January 2013 by members of the Facebook 'North East Music History Group'. The City Pool has since closed, although the City Hall remains open. In April 2016 it was announced that the Theatre Royal Trust had taken over management of the venue. In July 1970, Lindisfarne made their debut appearance at Newcastle City Hall. On 7 May 1971, country rock band The Byrds performed there as part of their 1971 UK Tour in front of a sell out crowd. This was the same tour