Borrowing from the Library

From our Library

To borrow from our Library, go to your public, academic or work library to place a request.

We can't lend directly to you, as we are a reference and research library. Some items, such as Mitchell Library material, are not available for loan. See our Lending Policy.

From other libraries

If we don't hold a book or other item, we can borrow it from another library for you to use within our Library. Complete the request form at the Copying desk.

Charges apply and prepayment is required. The Australian Interlibrary Resource Sharing Code (ILRS) lists the current charges. There are additional charges for loans from overseas libraries. 

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The State Library provides a free Information Request Service.

Macquarie St, Sydney
NSW 2000, Australia
Tel: (02) 9273 1414

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