Sign up for a Library card

With a Library card you can use all of our collections and services in the Library. For NSW residents, the card also lets you use most of our eResources from home.

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Library cards   

We have two types of cards, a Blue card and a Special Collections card.

Blue card

Blue card

A Blue card lets you use:

 

Special Collections card 

A Special Collections card lets you use:

You can also use your Library card for photocopying or printing from the Library's computers.

Would you like to borrow one of our books? You can borrow some of our books through your public library. You cannot borrow directly from us.

How to sign up   

Online

When you sign up, you can choose to pick up your Blue card from the Library or have it posted to you. If you need a Special Collections card, visit us to pick up the card.

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In the Library

When signing up for a Blue card, you will need identification which shows your current address.

To sign up for a Special Collections card, you will need to show us two forms of identification that have your current address and signature or photograph (e.g. your drivers licence and credit card). In general, you have to be over the age of 18 to get a Special Collections card.

All forms of identification must be original.

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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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