State Library of SA
State Library of SA
Cnr North Tce & Kintore Ave Adelaide, SA 5000
08 8207 7250
1800 182 013 SA country callers
08 8207 7251 TTY
1800 182 013 SA country callers
08 8207 7251 TTY
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.
Information provided for: Adelaide City Council
This record was updated by: Volunteer Rex.
Council: City of Adelaide
Electorate (State): Adelaide
Electorate (Federal): Adelaide
- 20Audio-Visual Resources
- 11 Film & Video
- 38Exhibitions
- 23Genealogy
- 188Internet Access
- 312Libraries
- 19TTY
- 22Vision Impaired
