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The Library is open over the October long weekend, with reduced hours on Monday 2 October 2023. View the long weekend opening hours here.

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A public library has a role as an unbiased source of information and ideas, providing free and equitable access for the community.

PDF icon Access to information in New South Wales public libraries: Library Council of New South Wales Guideline

This guideline is framed with reference to the Library Act 1939 and the principles expressed in the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Statements on Free Access to Information and Online Content Regulation, and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Statement on Libraries and Intellectual Freedom.

For more information, contact Public Library Services staff.

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The State Library provides state-wide consultancy and advice on collection management to library staff and local government.

Reference and information services

Reference and information services are key to the services provided to the community. The State Library can provide advice on reference and information services to library staff and local government.