The state library of nsw holds one of the most significant collections of maps and charts in australia. New south wales contact details state library of new south wales contact details. Images from the state library of nsw wikimedia commons. Located near martins place and the royal botanical gardens, it is an impressive building by itself. The library shop state library of new south wales macquarie street sydney nsw 2000. This book was digitized and reprinted from the collections of the university of california libraries. The state library of new south wales has digitised a large collection of photographs from the collection, which depict the opening festivities. Collection title royal far west childrens health scheme n. Library, wjich specialises in new south wales history and australiana. In line with decisions made by the national cabinet as communicated by the nsw premier gladys berejiklian, the art gallery of new south wales has closed to the public until further notice to help protect the health of all visitors and staff and minimise the spread of. Media in category images from the state library of nsw the following 200 files are in this category, out of 1,993 total. The app lets you read and listen to ebook and audio titles on your smartphone or tablet, browse the collection, borrow items and place them on hold, download and return titles, as well as make notes, place bookmarks and more. State library of new south wales sydney 2020 all you need. State librarys web site provides access to subscription databases with access to family history resources, electronic newspapers, ebooks and digitised text collections.
The most recent was a photographic exhibition on world war i and another on world affairs. Library council of new south wales parliament of nsw. State library of new south wales staff guidelines for editing wikipedia wikipedia is different from most other social media channels used by the state library of new south wales. The state library of new south wales is the most important collecting institution in new south wales. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, so it is a tertiary source that does not publish original information, that is, information for which no independent secondary source exists. Other items such as nsw tickets and passes, nsw posters and nsw souvenirs are also available. The rediscovering indigenous languages project aims to make accessible the rich archival collections of the state library of new south wales. Gallery shop art gallery nsw art gallery of new south. The state library of new south wales is a large reference and research library open to the public. The state library of new south wales, along with new south wales parliamentary library and university of sydney library are entitled to receive a copy of every book first published in new south wales within two months of publication.
The state library of new south wales, part of which is known as the mitchell library, is a large. A 10 year digital excellence program will provide global access to collections including the digitisation of 52 of the most iconic, at risk and highly valued. Where public libraries lend books, research libraries do not. However, mitchells efforts to collect as many books and manuscripts relating to australia, the pacific, the east. Slqs library shop is a uniquely queensland bookstore that brings the slq experience to you, wherever you are. The site features historic word lists, records and other documents relating to indigenous australian languages. Yours sincerely mr robert thomas president, library council of nsw ms regina a sutton nsw state librarian and chief executive and secretary, library council of nsw contents letter of submission 2 library council of new south wales annual report 200607. Not all our range is online so if the book you are after is not listed please contact us for price and availability information. Adlib internet server 5 details state library of new. The postcode is 2193, the same as neighbouring canterbury. Australian books the library shop is sydneys premier australiana bookshop and its specialist range of books is respected australia wide. Warriewood is located 26 kilometres north of the sydney central business district, in the local government area of northern beaches council.
The suburb lies in the local government area of the city of canterbury1 with some areas in ashfield municipality. It is a deposit library, meaning copies of works published in new south wales, including government publications, must be lodged with it. Available from the ancestry library edition database at the state library of victoria and some local libraries. The state library of new south wales stages some incredible exhibitions from time to time. The library shop is sydneys specialist australiana bookstore. The state library is essentially two libraries in one. State library of nsw things to do in sydney, sydney time out. State library of new south wales sydney 2020 all you. Jan, 2020 you will need a special collections library card gold card to use maps in the library. This well known australian brand currently exists as an online shop as part of. Over the past few weeks, a petition called save mitchell library has been circulating among writers and scholars. State library of nsw a world leading library and centre of digital excellence, the state library of new south wales informs, educates, inspires and surprises online, on site and on tour. It is the oldest library in australia, being the first established in new south wales now a state of australia in 1826. Significant new material added to the collection is featured here.
Book is defined in the act as any book, newspaper, pamphlet, leaflet, music, map, chart or plan separately. State library of new south wales, sydney, australia. The state library of new south wales posts facebook. For keeping up with exhibitions, events, news and the great services on offer at the state. It is located 10 kilometres southwest of the sydney central business district. A rare walk among the archive stacks at the state library of nsw. A learning activity from the state library of new south wales. We will advocate effectively, initiate partnerships, champion the public library cause, build trust and support, provide relevant information, foster cooperation and collaboration, strengthen the public library network. Theres also a cafe, free wifi and a fantastic book shop. A number of institutions that cared for children have placed their records.
Library shop state library of new south wales the library shop is sydneys specialist australiana bookstore. The purpose of this policy is to outline the types of items available for loan or copy from the state library. The history of new south wales and australia once seemed interchangeable. Infants hospital history book, benevolent society of new south wales c. The suburb lies in the local government area of the city of canterbury with some areas in ashfield municipality. State library s web site provides access to subscription databases with access to family history resources, electronic newspapers, ebooks and digitised text collections. State library of new south wales, part of which is known as the mitchell library, is a large heritagelisted special collections, reference and research library open to the public. Warriewood is a suburb in northern sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia. State library of new south wales nsw government shop. Weve prepared guides to help you research using the librarys collections. Ashbury is a suburb in innerwest sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia. Discovery resources advanced and extension english hsc research guides at state library of new south wales students explore the story of captain james cook through source analysis, and learn about european exploration and colonisation. State libraries need our support and participation to survive.
Works on new south wales public library of new south wales. Ashbury is mostly residential and has no commercial. The library has a large collection of real estate or subdivision plans dating from the 1860s to the 1950s. Also available as a book, and on cdrom which contains some additional information extracted from other records, and on microfilm. The state library of new south wales is the premier library for the people of new south wales, australia. Nimbin is a village in the northern rivers area of the australian state of new south wales, approximately 30 km 19 mi north of lismore, 33 km 21 mi northeast of kyogle, and 70 km 43 mi west of byron bay. The state library of new south wales home facebook.
The state library of new south wales is committed to the principles of resource sharing and cooperates with other libraries in new south wales, across australia and overseas in interlibrary lending. Herbert ponting by state library of new south wales 48 henry james ofarrell after his assassination attempt on the duke of edinburgh in sydney, ca. Adlib internet server 5 home page state library of new. Yours sincerely mr robert thomas president, library council of nsw ms regina a sutton nsw state librarian and chief executive and secretary, library council of nsw contents letter of submission 2 library council of. State library of new south wales contact details summary.
The library is currently unable to provide access to standards online and is investigating other options for access. Accredited visitor information centre 7 days per week 9am to 5pm. Sort by featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. Please contact a librarian at state library of new south wales. Great exhibitions state library of new south wales. The state library provides a free information request service. Very interesting visit state library of new south wales. It is located 10 kilometres south west of the sydney central business district.
The first full census of the colony of new south wales. For keeping up with exhibitions, events, news and the great services on offer at the. The original state library building, on the corner of macquarie street and shakespeare place, housed the states book collection for over 70 years. Connect with state library of new south wales near you. But since at least the 1850s new south wales has had a unique history, partly growing out of its origins as a convict colony at port jackson, and largely shaped by natural resources that produce a wealth and a home for an ever increasing population. Adlib internet server is an addon to the professional collection management applications adlib archive, adlib museum and adlib library. The digital images were cleaned and prepared for printing through automated processes. State library merchandise these products have been produced to complement our exhibitions program and are drawn from the world renowned collections of the state library of new south wales. When you visit, you will need to show 2 forms of identification that together have your current address, photo and signature. Boothtown aqueduct cadmans cottage campbells stores the cenotaph chifley tower citigroup centre. The library shop state library of new south wales macquarie street sydney nsw 2000 australia.
It was produced from digital images created through the libraries mass digitization efforts. New south wales public libraries association nswpla is the peak body for public libraries in nsw. These plans show the expansion of suburbs in sydney and regional new south wales as large tracts of land were divided into smaller plots. Great exhibitions state library of new south wales, sydney. The state library of new south wales is another of the standout buildings in the architecturally rich cityscape of sydney cbd. Explore state library of new south waless 4,125 photos on flickr. State library of new south wales wikimedia commons. It is the oldest library in australia, being the first library established in new south wales. State library of new south wales, macquarie street.
The petition calls for new south wales state librarian alex byrne to host a. Weve prepared guides to help you research using the library s collections. The librarys extraordinary collections document the heritage of australia and oceania and are one of the states most valuable assets. Book your tickets online for state library of new south wales, sydney. Landscape art and the blue mountains, new south wales, australia by hugh speirs.
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