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State Library of SA

Organisation Address
Cnr North Tce & Kintore Ave Adelaide, SA 5000
Organisation Phone
08 8207 7250
1800 182 013 SA country callers
08 8207 7251 TTY
Organisation Website
Organisation Email
C/O- Cnr North Tce & Kintore Ave Adelaide, SA 5000
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 10am-2pm
Meetings:

Monthly book talks;
Annual dinner fundraising for special purchases to add to the State Library's collection;
Pop-up Bookshop

Fees:
For Copy Centre services, printing, interlibrary loans, some online database searches, some seminars and events
Access:
Some computer-based technology for people with vision or mobility impairment, Wheelchair access, Accessible toilets
ABN:
Venue hire

Venue hire is available

The State Library of South Australia is the largest public reference library in South Australia with a collection focus on South Australian information and general reference material for information and research purposes.

Information
Services
  • Collection of general reference material including electronic information resources, maps, newspapers and periodicals
  • South Australiana - published and archival heritage collections, including photographs and sound recordings, that document both past and contemporary South Australian life
  • General reference enquiry service - also available by telephone and via the library's website
  • Asknow online real-time chat based reference service staffed by all Australian State Libraries and National Libraries of Australia, NZ and Singapore
  • Access centre for the National Film & Sound Archives
  • Administration of legal deposit arrangements to obtain all South Australian publications including audio-visual and other non-print resources
  • Bradman Collection - permanent free exhibition of cricketing memorabilia housed in the Institute Building, cnr Kintore Ave and North Tce
  • Public computer access - including internet access, audio-visual resources/services and equipment for people with vision impairment
  • Copy Centre - including photocopying, binding and laminating, microfiche and microfilm sales, faxing and library publication sales outlet
  • Development and maintenance of special collections - including children's literature, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collections, oral history, maritime, wine and rare books
  • English Language Learning & Improvement Service (ELLIS) - including graded course books, videos, audio tapes and computer programs for people wishing to improve their English literacy skills
  • Exhibitions including Mortlock Wing South Australiana, Treasures Wall, MultiMedia Wall and Ron Boland newspaper display
  • Family history service
  • Friends of the State Library
  • Individual study rooms and meeting rooms
  • Seminars - including oral history and family history
  • Support to public library services
  • Venue hire
Last updated: 21/06/2023
Information provided for: Adelaide City Council
This record was updated by: Volunteer Rex.
Council: City of Adelaide
Electorate (State): Adelaide
Electorate (Federal): Adelaide
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