Collection day, 2011 by John Bokor

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Start here to search the State Library's collection of books, magazines, letters, diaries & papers, paintings & prints, maps, music and oral histories.

Welcome to the preview of our new catalogue

This site is a work in progress and some collections, resources and features are not yet available. We are constantly releasing new updates which you can explore and provide feedback on.

To search the Library’s full collection and request access to materials, please continue to use our current catalogue.

What features are already available?
  • 3,146,528 records
  • 4,364,389 digital files
  • Custom-built viewers for images, books and audio
  • Digital Collections interface
What features are still missing?
  • Ability to request or reserve items
  • Personalised login, bookmarking or saving

Accessing the Collection

Information about how to access digital and physical items is in the catalogue.

Explore our Digital Collections

Browse 4,364,389 digital files from the Library’s archive, including photographs, maps, letters, paintings, audio, books, sketches and much more.