State Reference Library Collections

The State Reference Library collection contains over two million items providing an extensive range of Australian and international research material including printed books, journals, government reports, statistics, audio-visual and electronic resources.

This large research collection contains a broad range of both historical and current research material with collection strengths including history and literature, business and management, social sciences, applied science, biography, health and law.

An increasing number of electronic reference resources including e-journals and on-line databases are available providing access to over 4000 full text journals and newspapers.

The collection includes a comprehensive collection of NSW government reports and extensive holdings of publications from Commonwealth and other Australian states. International governing bodies are also represented with the Library holding both United Nations and European Union publications.

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NSW 2000, Australia
Tel: (02) 9273 1414

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