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using our collection material state library of south australia skip to main content close continue to site pressreader is currently unavailable find out more research library temporary closure services remain open find out more catalogue search catalogue search unstacked open hours join us shop news ask us what s on events exhibitions tours kids and families students and teachers collections family history indigenous collections services newspapers magazines photographs reference research databases resources for students special collections south australian heritage suggest an item for the collection research using the catalogue ask us browse our research guides copyright and our collection research tips for students organise an inter library loan order a copy or seek permission to publish pay an invoice stories visit us book a meeting room english language improvement equipment map of the state library computers wifi printing open hours public libraries about us temporary closure of the research library libraries board of sa our people our vision our strategic plan our history our buildings and spaces legal deposit role preserving and conserving role policies procedures guidelines get involved aboriginal reference group contribute to the collection donate make a bequest south australian literary awards support our friends venue hire volunteer with us shop for gifts search keywords menu what s on events exhibitions tours kids and families australian rules football in books board games from the past bugs and insects build a bug create futuristic fashion that is out of this world create your ultimate party menu design your dream holden make your book mark at home millie mak the maker out on the town with keifee the koala what s in pig s suitcase students and teachers collections family history top family history websites top 10 cemetery records top 10 residential records indigenous collections services newspapers magazines photographs reference other libraries collections research databases resources for students special collections royal geographical society of sa collection south australian heritage open data sets website archive don bradman suggest an item for the collection research using the catalogue ask us how we can help your research queries use and liability statement research service browse our research guides copyright and our collection about copyright copyright and our image collections research tips for students organise an inter library loan order a copy or seek permission to publish pay an invoice stories visit us book a meeting room english language improvement equipment map of the state library computers wifi printing how to print open hours public libraries about us temporary closure of the research library libraries board of sa sub committees our people our vision our strategic plan service principles service charter our history our buildings and spaces legal deposit role preserving and conserving role policies procedures guidelines when you visit using our collection material get involved aboriginal reference group contribute to the collection archival donations faqs archival donor pack what we collect donate make a bequest south australian literary awards support our friends venue hire hetzel lecture theatre mortlock chamber volunteer with us shop for gifts catalogue search unstacked open hours join us shop news ask us back policies procedures guidelines using our collection material view our policies procedures conditions of use and frequently asked questions about using and accessing our collections about us temporary closure of the research library libraries board of sa our people our vision our strategic plan our history our buildings and spaces legal deposit role preserving and conserving role policies procedures guidelines when you visit using our collection material access eresources collections policy copyright signage digital preservation policy document delivery to public libraries donor or copyright permission checklist indigenous protocols policy and usage intellectual freedom policy inter library loans of state library materials lending policy order a copy or permission to publish records requiring mediated access request to view south australiana cdroms form request to view unprocessed archival accessions form takedown policy web archiving selection guidelines on this page how do i access collection material while some material is available on open shelves much of the material is held in storage and special collections and archival material is accessible via the somerville reading room material which is kept in state library storage areas can be retrieved so it is available on your arrival at the library to organise access to the material you will need to find the item in the state library s catalogue if the material you wish to view has a request button you can fill in the form and submit the request online if you have a state library of sa card please indicate when you are coming to view the material as it is only kept on hold for 3 days after the request has been placed if you do not have a state library card requests for storage items can be made over the phone during opening hours most archival material has an ask at desk status and has to be requested by staff this can be done in person at the information desk or by phone offsite collection retrievals are currently limited due to preparation work for collection relocation to the new cultural institutions storage facility from friday 21 march 2025 offsite retrievals will be on a weekly cycle with requests submitted through the catalogue by friday available for use the following monday from 1pm please ask our staff for more information no items are retrieved from storage on weekends view more about the retrieval service how do i use the catalogue we have created a couple of guides to help you to search the library s catalogue using the catalogue search like a librarian how does the state library decide what to collect the state library has a primary role of collecting preserving and providing access to the story of south australia through published and unpublished texts images audiovisual and other information media we have a collection policy that describes the state library s collection policy as it has evolved to meet the challenges of changed client expectations and altered patterns of collection use resulting from the information revolution brought about by the internet digital preservation and the collection the state library aims to preserve the integrity and authenticity of our digital objects to ensure access for current and future generations the digital preservation policy describes how the state library is digitally preserving the collection why can t i borrow books from the state library we are a preservation library which means materials and equipment can be used within the library but are not available for loan however we are progressively expanding access to our collections online for more information view our lending policy how do i know that i am following copyright the state library has copyright signage located near all printing facilities when in doubt please ask one of our librarians at the information desk or submit a question via ask us find out more about copyright and our collection does the library have special conditions of use for indigenous collections yes we endorse the aboriginal and torres strait islander protocols for libraries archives and information services we also have a digital repatriation policy and have conditions of use that customers are required to follow when using our indigenous collections find out more about our indigenous collections and services how can i organise access to eresources from home use of eresources is governed by licence agreements between the publishers and suppliers of eresources and the state library of south australia view our home access to eresources conditions of use connect with us sign up to our enews contact us ask us a research query visit us we are located on the corner of north terrace and kintore avenue adelaide phone us 08 7424 6300 toll free for regional sa 1800 182 013 email us slsainfo sa gov au contact us or leave feedback the state library of south australia acknowledges and respects aboriginal people as the state s first people and nations and recognises aboriginal people as traditional custodians and occupants of south australian land and waters open hours view our open hours here please note we are closed on public holidays view the library cafe and resident organisation details spence foyer mortlock chamber monday 9am to 5pm tuesday 9am to 7pm wednesday to friday 9am to 5pm saturday and sunday 12 to 5pm research library temporary reading room now open in the jervois room mortlock wing open hours monday to friday 10am to 5pm saturday 12 to 5pm sunday closed institute building monday to friday 10am to 5pm saturday and sunday 12 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