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Access & Inclusion

The Library aims to go beyond compliance in providing accessible physical and digital infrastructure and inclusive services

Access & Inclusion

It is the Library’s intention that everyone feels equally welcomed and can access with dignity the information or service they are interested in. Any feedback or suggestions as to how the Library can be more inclusive is welcome and can be submitted using the Library's feedback form.

Accessibility Action Plan 2020-23

The Library's Accessibility Action Plan is composed of real, achievable actions to make the Library a place of true belonging.

Plan your visit

Everything you need to know to plan your day at the Library.

People crossing road with Library in background

Access at the Library

You can find out more about getting to the Library reading rooms, accessible toilets, wheelchairs, tours, phones, hearing loops and using Library's collections here. 

Women celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare at the Library.

Access & Inclusion News

Latest happenings in the Library relating to Access & Inclusion

Members of Inclusion Advisory Committee at Premier's History Awards, 1 September 2017

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee meets quarterly and provides formal advice to the Library to go beyond compliance in providing accessible facilities and inclusive services.

Portrait photograph of the State Library's Accessibility Advisory Committee

Adaptive Technology

We have dedicated computers with adaptive technology in the Governor Marie Bashir Reading Room on Lower Ground 1.

Person using Clearview magnifier to read book in the reading room

Accessible events

Find out more about accessible events in the Library. 

AUSLAN interpreter

Accessibility Guide

We have developed the Accessibility Guide to provide you with information about how people with disabilities can access the Library and services.

Cover image for SLNSW Accessibility Guide

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Get a Library card

With a Library card you can request books and other collection material to use in the Library, access eresources and book a study room.

Ask a Librarian

Need help with your research or finding the right resource? Have a question that you can’t find the answer to? Ask a Librarian!

What's On

Find out all the latest exhibitions and events here.

Website Accessibility

We have developed the State Library website to make content available to the widest possible audience, including readers using assistive technology or accessibility features.