Special Collections

The Rare Books and Special Collections at UIII comprise carefully curated works, including rare titles and significant references across disciplines. This collection holds historical value and offers rich research potential for scholars and academic communities.

Although JK Library is a university library, it also provides a dedicated children's reading room and collection. This space supports early literacy and community engagement by offering age-appropriate books that foster curiosity, imagination, and lifelong learning habits among young readers.

This collection, developed in collaboration with one of Indonesia’s leading think tanks, CSIS, features key publications on politics, economics, and strategic issues in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. It serves as a vital resource for students, researchers, and policymakers.

This collection, developed in collaboration with the Kalyanamitra Foundation, an organization active since 1985, contains a range of publications on women's issues and gender studies. It supports gender equality advocacy and academic research in feminist and gender discourse.

Donated by H.E. Jusuf Kalla, the 10th and 12th Vice President of Indonesia, this personal collection reflects his intellectual journey and national contributions. It includes literature on Islam, politics, and economics, now housed in the Jusuf Kalla Library at UIII.

This collection honors the legacy of the late Prof. Dr. Bahtiar Effendy—an esteemed political scientist and one of UIII’s founding figures. His works span subjects such as politics, Islam, history, and civic development, offering insight into contemporary Muslim thought.

Donated by the family of the late Professor M. C. Ricklefs, a prominent Australian historian, this collection includes extensive literature on Indonesian history, Islam, and politics. It provides a valuable international academic perspective on Indonesia’s past.

This collection was generously donated by Jeffrie Geovanie, a businessman and political observer. Focused on political themes, it offers critical insights and perspectives useful for understanding democratic dynamics and public policy in Indonesia.