About

This section contains information about the State Library of New South Wales under the following topics:

About the collections
An overview of the catalogues for the various State Library of New South Wales collections.
Documenting life in New South Wales
Access to research-level holdings of materials relating to the history, life, culture and achievements of people associated with NSW.
Our catalogues
An overview of the catalogues for the various State Library of New South Wales collections.
Our indexes
An overview of the indexes for the various State Library of New South Wales collections.
New to the collections
New items in the State Library collections

Opening hours
Locating us
The Library Shop
Australia's premier Australiana bookshop
Cafes
Have lunch or a snack in one of our cafes
Venue Hire
Have your function or conference in one of our stylish and unique venues

At a glance
Our Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Imperatives
Library Council of New South Wales
Organisational structure
Mitchell Library centenary
Project 2001 to 2010 is the State Library of New South Wales' ambitious plan to celebrate its collections and services and to preserve and make available our heritage for the inspiration, education and delight of future generations, culminating in the centenary celebration of the Mitchell Library in 2010.
Awards and fellowships
The State Library participates in the organisation and presentation of a number of awards and fellowships relating to information management, history and literature.
Legislation and policies
Listing of relevant acts and polices
Collaborative initiatives
Mainly collection-based initiatives undertaken in collaboration with a range of organisations.
Building activities throughout the Library will be occuring over the next few years.
Tenders
Information on active tenders at the Library
Contact us
Browse or search for an appropriate Library contact

The Foundation
Supporting the mission and vision of the State Library.
The Custodians
Become a champion and help us preserve Australia's documentary record.
Friends of the State Library of New South Wales
Become a member and enjoy the benefits of one of Sydney's most rewarding member programs.
atmitchell.com
Find out more about the Library's quest to bring its billion dollar collection online and to the world.
Sponsorship
Get exposed! Find out more about our perennial exhibition program.
Bequests & Memorial Giving
Find out how a provision in your Will can make a substantial difference to the Library's collections.