Using the Library
The State Library of New South Wales provides access to information and collections in two separate reading rooms.
The State Reference Library Reading Room, located in the Macquarie Street Wing, contains a comprehensive and diverse collection of Australian and international research material including printed books, journals, government reports, statistics, audio-visual material and electronic resources. Located within the State Reference Library are a number of specialist services including the Legal Information Access Centre, the Health Information Service and the Family History Service.
The Mitchell Library Reading Room, located in the historic Mitchell Wing, contains the internationally renowned research collections relating to Australia and the south-west Pacific, with special emphasis on the state of New South Wales. The collections include printed books, ephemera, journals and original materials including pictures, manuscripts and maps. Located within the Mitchell Library Reading Room are a number of specialist collections including the Sir William Dixson Research Library.
Opening hours
Information about our regular opening and closing times and hours during holiday periods.
Accessing items & information
Information on how to register for a Readers card, how to locate items, access items, book resources and more...
Internet access
Wireless access to the Internet is available free in the State Library for clients with laptops or PDAs.
Membership
Information for client registration and membership details for Friends of the Library and the SL U35 (under 35s) club.
Getting copies & images
Information and prices for photocopying, ordering images, fine art prints, mircoforms and publishing items.
Disability access & adaptive technology
Building access and a list of adaptive technology for use in the Library.
Venue hire
Our beautiful heritage building is a great setting for most events and a perfect setting for wedding receptions.
