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Aboriginal Art
- Last Updated Oct 31, 2012
This factsheet provides a guide to resources relating to Aboriginal art held in the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated Oct 31, 2012
This factsheet provides a guide to resources relating to Aboriginal art held in the State Library of South Australia
Aboriginal Australia
- Last Updated Mar 14, 2013
A general State Library of South Australia guide to finding information relating to our indigenous peoples. Links are provided to more specific matters and particularly those addressed within a South Australian context
- Last Updated Mar 14, 2013
A general State Library of South Australia guide to finding information relating to our indigenous peoples. Links are provided to more specific matters and particularly those addressed within a South Australian context
Aboriginal Australia - Contemporary issues and landmark events
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
This State Library of South Australia guide brings together resources on some of the most significant issues and events relating to Indigenous Australians during the last fifty years
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
This State Library of South Australia guide brings together resources on some of the most significant issues and events relating to Indigenous Australians during the last fifty years
Aboriginal Family History
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
The State Library of South Australia holds a wide cross section of information about South Australia and its people, some of which relates to Aboriginal people, but specific information regarding families can sometimes require broad research.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
The State Library of South Australia holds a wide cross section of information about South Australia and its people, some of which relates to Aboriginal people, but specific information regarding families can sometimes require broad research.
Aboriginal missions in South Australia
- Last Updated Apr 23, 2013
Guide to resources relating to the history of Aboriginal missions in South Australia including records created by these missions.
- Last Updated Apr 23, 2013
Guide to resources relating to the history of Aboriginal missions in South Australia including records created by these missions.
Aboriginal people of South Australia
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
South Australian Aboriginal people and languages
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
South Australian Aboriginal people and languages
Benefactors and donated collections
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A look at the major benefactors of the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A look at the major benefactors of the State Library of South Australia
History of the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated Feb 15, 2013
Details the Library's interesting history from 1834, its buildings, legislation, Board membership, staff and exhibitions.
- Last Updated Feb 15, 2013
Details the Library's interesting history from 1834, its buildings, legislation, Board membership, staff and exhibitions.
Walking tours for mobile devices
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Located on Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, the State Library of South Australia offers self-guided walking tours highlighting historical aspects of the city, allowing you to travel through time at your own pace.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Located on Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, the State Library of South Australia offers self-guided walking tours highlighting historical aspects of the city, allowing you to travel through time at your own pace.
Aboriginal Family History
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
The State Library of South Australia holds a wide cross section of information about South Australia and its people, some of which relates to Aboriginal people, but specific information regarding families can sometimes require broad research.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
The State Library of South Australia holds a wide cross section of information about South Australia and its people, some of which relates to Aboriginal people, but specific information regarding families can sometimes require broad research.
Almanacs and directories
- Last Updated Apr 23, 2013
Post Office directories and almanacs are a valuable source of information for family historians.
- Last Updated Apr 23, 2013
Post Office directories and almanacs are a valuable source of information for family historians.
Ancestry.com
Provides instant access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. If you are clicking the link from within the Library, you will be connected to the Library edition with access to increased resources.
Provides instant access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. If you are clicking the link from within the Library, you will be connected to the Library edition with access to increased resources.
Australian convict records
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Between 1788 and 1868 about 160 000 British convicts were sent to Australia. This State Library of South Australia guide will assist you to locate worldwide resources for researching your convict ancestors.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Between 1788 and 1868 about 160 000 British convicts were sent to Australia. This State Library of South Australia guide will assist you to locate worldwide resources for researching your convict ancestors.
Births, deaths and marriages
- Last Updated May 19, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide includes information on cemeteries, church records, burials and probate (wills). Information for other states is also included.
- Last Updated May 19, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide includes information on cemeteries, church records, burials and probate (wills). Information for other states is also included.
Census and muster records
- Last Updated Apr 1, 2013
A guide to the State Library of South Australia census and muster records for SA, Australia and the UK
- Last Updated Apr 1, 2013
A guide to the State Library of South Australia census and muster records for SA, Australia and the UK
Child welfare in South Australia
- Last Updated May 14, 2013
How to find information about adoption, fostering and children in institutional care, online and at the State Library of South Australia.
- Last Updated May 14, 2013
How to find information about adoption, fostering and children in institutional care, online and at the State Library of South Australia.
Church records
- Last Updated Feb 17, 2013
The State Library holds a number of Church records which may be useful to family historians
- Last Updated Feb 17, 2013
The State Library holds a number of Church records which may be useful to family historians
Electoral Rolls
- Last Updated May 28, 2013
Australian Electoral Rolls (Commonwealth) all States and Territories
- Last Updated May 28, 2013
Australian Electoral Rolls (Commonwealth) all States and Territories
Family history frequently asked questions
- Last Updated Feb 12, 2013
Designed by the State Library of South Australia for use in the Family History area to answer only the most frequently asked family history questions (FAQ). For further assistance please see our family history LibGuides on specific topics.
- Last Updated Feb 12, 2013
Designed by the State Library of South Australia for use in the Family History area to answer only the most frequently asked family history questions (FAQ). For further assistance please see our family history LibGuides on specific topics.
Family history service at the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated May 17, 2013
An entry into our South Australian, Australian and international family history resources.
- Last Updated May 17, 2013
An entry into our South Australian, Australian and international family history resources.
Family History Starter Guide
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
For those new to family history and the State Library of South Australia collection, or for those needing a few tips and tricks
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
For those new to family history and the State Library of South Australia collection, or for those needing a few tips and tricks
Hospitals, nursing homes and public health in South Australia
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sources for historical information about South Australian health services. Includes information about where to find hospital records.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sources for historical information about South Australian health services. Includes information about where to find hospital records.
Immigration to South Australia
- Last Updated May 19, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide has information on passenger lists, newspaper indexes and immigration schemes. It includes some resources about immigration to other states.
- Last Updated May 19, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide has information on passenger lists, newspaper indexes and immigration schemes. It includes some resources about immigration to other states.
Manning Index of South Australian History
The Index contains many thousands of references to South Australian newspaper and magazine stories for the years 1837 to 1937. It also includes extensive selected text from the indexed publications, other primary and secondary sources and numerous extract
The Index contains many thousands of references to South Australian newspaper and magazine stories for the years 1837 to 1937. It also includes extensive selected text from the indexed publications, other primary and secondary sources and numerous extract
United Kingdom and Ireland Family History
- Last Updated Apr 2, 2013
This guide includes information to trace your English, Scottish, Welsh and Cornish family history.
- Last Updated Apr 2, 2013
This guide includes information to trace your English, Scottish, Welsh and Cornish family history.
Acknowledging your State Library of South Australia sources
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
This guide shows you how to acknowledge your State Library of South Australia sources, and gives further information about copyright, publishing and ordering copies from our collections.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
This guide shows you how to acknowledge your State Library of South Australia sources, and gives further information about copyright, publishing and ordering copies from our collections.
Benefactors and donated collections
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A look at the major benefactors of the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A look at the major benefactors of the State Library of South Australia
Business information
- Last Updated Dec 18, 2012
This LibGuide explains how to access Australian and overseas company information, advice about how to search for patents, and links to resources about mines and mineral resources in South Australia.
- Last Updated Dec 18, 2012
This LibGuide explains how to access Australian and overseas company information, advice about how to search for patents, and links to resources about mines and mineral resources in South Australia.
Caring for your collections
- Last Updated Dec 9, 2012
This guide will help you look after your own books and papers. It will also explain how to get your books valued.
- Last Updated Dec 9, 2012
This guide will help you look after your own books and papers. It will also explain how to get your books valued.
For students and teachers
- Last Updated Jun 3, 2013
A guide highlighting collections, resources and services available at the State Library of South Australia to assist students and teachers.
- Last Updated Jun 3, 2013
A guide highlighting collections, resources and services available at the State Library of South Australia to assist students and teachers.
Government and country information
- Last Updated Dec 5, 2012
Australian state and federal governments and parliamentary publications; UN and country economic and political information.
- Last Updated Dec 5, 2012
Australian state and federal governments and parliamentary publications; UN and country economic and political information.
Health and medical resources
- Last Updated Dec 18, 2012
A guide to resources on health and medical topics in the State Library
- Last Updated Dec 18, 2012
A guide to resources on health and medical topics in the State Library
History of the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated Feb 15, 2013
Details the Library's interesting history from 1834, its buildings, legislation, Board membership, staff and exhibitions.
- Last Updated Feb 15, 2013
Details the Library's interesting history from 1834, its buildings, legislation, Board membership, staff and exhibitions.
Legal information
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A guide to sources of legal information in the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A guide to sources of legal information in the State Library of South Australia
Rare books and special collections
- Last Updated Jun 3, 2013
The State Library has a significant collection of rare books and manuscripts from all over the world. They have been donated or purchased over many years, often with the assistance of the Friends of the State Library of South Australia.
- Last Updated Jun 3, 2013
The State Library has a significant collection of rare books and manuscripts from all over the world. They have been donated or purchased over many years, often with the assistance of the Friends of the State Library of South Australia.
Walking tours for mobile devices
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Located on Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, the State Library of South Australia offers self-guided walking tours highlighting historical aspects of the city, allowing you to travel through time at your own pace.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Located on Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, the State Library of South Australia offers self-guided walking tours highlighting historical aspects of the city, allowing you to travel through time at your own pace.
Almanacs and directories
- Last Updated Apr 23, 2013
Post Office directories and almanacs are a valuable source of information for family historians.
- Last Updated Apr 23, 2013
Post Office directories and almanacs are a valuable source of information for family historians.
Archival Collections
- Last Updated Dec 9, 2012
This State Library of South Australia guide to archival collections includes information on archival formats, making donations, and accessing archival material.
- Last Updated Dec 9, 2012
This State Library of South Australia guide to archival collections includes information on archival formats, making donations, and accessing archival material.
Audiovisual collections
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
The State Library of South Australia's audiovisual collection was established in the 1970s. It now includes all analogue and digital formats.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
The State Library of South Australia's audiovisual collection was established in the 1970s. It now includes all analogue and digital formats.
Benefactors and donated collections
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A look at the major benefactors of the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A look at the major benefactors of the State Library of South Australia
Caring for your collections
- Last Updated Dec 9, 2012
This guide will help you look after your own books and papers. It will also explain how to get your books valued.
- Last Updated Dec 9, 2012
This guide will help you look after your own books and papers. It will also explain how to get your books valued.
Church records
- Last Updated Feb 17, 2013
The State Library holds a number of Church records which may be useful to family historians
- Last Updated Feb 17, 2013
The State Library holds a number of Church records which may be useful to family historians
Donating material to the library
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
This LibGuide explains how to prepare your material for donation and what kinds of material the library accepts.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
This LibGuide explains how to prepare your material for donation and what kinds of material the library accepts.
eBooks
- Last Updated Nov 25, 2012
Searching, accessing and using the State Libraries eBook collections
- Last Updated Nov 25, 2012
Searching, accessing and using the State Libraries eBook collections
Electoral Rolls
- Last Updated May 28, 2013
Australian Electoral Rolls (Commonwealth) all States and Territories
- Last Updated May 28, 2013
Australian Electoral Rolls (Commonwealth) all States and Territories
Family history frequently asked questions
- Last Updated Feb 12, 2013
Designed by the State Library of South Australia for use in the Family History area to answer only the most frequently asked family history questions (FAQ). For further assistance please see our family history LibGuides on specific topics.
- Last Updated Feb 12, 2013
Designed by the State Library of South Australia for use in the Family History area to answer only the most frequently asked family history questions (FAQ). For further assistance please see our family history LibGuides on specific topics.
Government and country information
- Last Updated Dec 5, 2012
Australian state and federal governments and parliamentary publications; UN and country economic and political information.
- Last Updated Dec 5, 2012
Australian state and federal governments and parliamentary publications; UN and country economic and political information.
Health and medical resources
- Last Updated Dec 18, 2012
A guide to resources on health and medical topics in the State Library
- Last Updated Dec 18, 2012
A guide to resources on health and medical topics in the State Library
History of the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated Feb 15, 2013
Details the Library's interesting history from 1834, its buildings, legislation, Board membership, staff and exhibitions.
- Last Updated Feb 15, 2013
Details the Library's interesting history from 1834, its buildings, legislation, Board membership, staff and exhibitions.
Legal information
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A guide to sources of legal information in the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A guide to sources of legal information in the State Library of South Australia
Rare books and special collections
- Last Updated Jun 3, 2013
The State Library has a significant collection of rare books and manuscripts from all over the world. They have been donated or purchased over many years, often with the assistance of the Friends of the State Library of South Australia.
- Last Updated Jun 3, 2013
The State Library has a significant collection of rare books and manuscripts from all over the world. They have been donated or purchased over many years, often with the assistance of the Friends of the State Library of South Australia.
Ships and maritime history
- Last Updated Mar 7, 2013
The State Library has one of the best shipping and maritime history collections in Australia. It includes books, periodicals, newspapers, shipping registers and several substantial pictorial collections.
- Last Updated Mar 7, 2013
The State Library has one of the best shipping and maritime history collections in Australia. It includes books, periodicals, newspapers, shipping registers and several substantial pictorial collections.
History of the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated Feb 15, 2013
Details the Library's interesting history from 1834, its buildings, legislation, Board membership, staff and exhibitions.
- Last Updated Feb 15, 2013
Details the Library's interesting history from 1834, its buildings, legislation, Board membership, staff and exhibitions.
Military Records
- Last Updated May 15, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide to military related information includes medals, militia and Australian involvement in conflicts. The emphasis is on South Australian records.
- Last Updated May 15, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide to military related information includes medals, militia and Australian involvement in conflicts. The emphasis is on South Australian records.
Barbara Hanrahan
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Adelaide artist and writer Barbara Hanrahan's prints and books, explored the lives of the everyday, especially focusing on women. Find out what the State Library of South Australia holds in it's collection about this South Australian artist.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Adelaide artist and writer Barbara Hanrahan's prints and books, explored the lives of the everyday, especially focusing on women. Find out what the State Library of South Australia holds in it's collection about this South Australian artist.
Barbara Hardy
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Dr Barbara Hardy AO has led an exemplary public life of advocacy and science devoted to the environment. Her environmental activism has focussed on communicating ideas, lobbying decision makers, raising funds and educating the community.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Dr Barbara Hardy AO has led an exemplary public life of advocacy and science devoted to the environment. Her environmental activism has focussed on communicating ideas, lobbying decision makers, raising funds and educating the community.
Benefactors and donated collections
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A look at the major benefactors of the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A look at the major benefactors of the State Library of South Australia
Catherine Helen Spence
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A guide to Catherine Helen Spence featuring writings about her and a chronological bibliography of her works.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A guide to Catherine Helen Spence featuring writings about her and a chronological bibliography of her works.
Darkness in the City of Light
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Walk through what was once the underbelly of the City of Churches. Full of dubious characters, 'lurk merchants' and others just down on their luck.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Walk through what was once the underbelly of the City of Churches. Full of dubious characters, 'lurk merchants' and others just down on their luck.
Douglas Mawson
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sir Douglas Mawson made three expeditions to Antarctica including the AAE 1911-14 and BANZARE 1929-31. Explore these through the collections of the State Library of South Australia.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sir Douglas Mawson made three expeditions to Antarctica including the AAE 1911-14 and BANZARE 1929-31. Explore these through the collections of the State Library of South Australia.
John McDouall Stuart
- Last Updated Nov 30, 2012
Explore the resources in the collections of the State Library of South Australia about South Australia's most famous explorer, who successfully crossed the continent from south to north, through the centre, and returned alive.
- Last Updated Nov 30, 2012
Explore the resources in the collections of the State Library of South Australia about South Australia's most famous explorer, who successfully crossed the continent from south to north, through the centre, and returned alive.
Mary MacKillop (Saint Mary of the Cross)
- Last Updated Apr 9, 2013
This LibGuide provides references to articles in newspapers and periodicals and other material available within the State Library with reference to key external resources.
- Last Updated Apr 9, 2013
This LibGuide provides references to articles in newspapers and periodicals and other material available within the State Library with reference to key external resources.
Matthew Flinders and Nicolas Baudin in South Australian waters
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
In 1802 two expeditions of discovery were off the coast of southern Australia, both charged with charting the 'unknown coast'. They famously met off the coast at what Flinders would name Encounter Bay.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
In 1802 two expeditions of discovery were off the coast of southern Australia, both charged with charting the 'unknown coast'. They famously met off the coast at what Flinders would name Encounter Bay.
Rare books and special collections
- Last Updated Jun 3, 2013
The State Library has a significant collection of rare books and manuscripts from all over the world. They have been donated or purchased over many years, often with the assistance of the Friends of the State Library of South Australia.
- Last Updated Jun 3, 2013
The State Library has a significant collection of rare books and manuscripts from all over the world. They have been donated or purchased over many years, often with the assistance of the Friends of the State Library of South Australia.
SA Memory website : People
Link to the SA Memory website which includes articles and various people of interest to South Australia
Link to the SA Memory website which includes articles and various people of interest to South Australia
Sir George Grey
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Information about the life of former South Australian Governor George Grey.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Information about the life of former South Australian Governor George Grey.
South Australian Women
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Thanks to the struggle of the state's women, South Australia was one of the first places in the world to grant the vote to women. This guide covers a wide range of women's history in SA, from suffrage to prostitution and the women who changed the state.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Thanks to the struggle of the state's women, South Australia was one of the first places in the world to grant the vote to women. This guide covers a wide range of women's history in SA, from suffrage to prostitution and the women who changed the state.
Walking tours for mobile devices
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Located on Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, the State Library of South Australia offers self-guided walking tours highlighting historical aspects of the city, allowing you to travel through time at your own pace.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Located on Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, the State Library of South Australia offers self-guided walking tours highlighting historical aspects of the city, allowing you to travel through time at your own pace.
Acknowledging your State Library of South Australia sources
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
This guide shows you how to acknowledge your State Library of South Australia sources, and gives further information about copyright, publishing and ordering copies from our collections.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
This guide shows you how to acknowledge your State Library of South Australia sources, and gives further information about copyright, publishing and ordering copies from our collections.
Almanacs and directories
- Last Updated Apr 23, 2013
Post Office directories and almanacs are a valuable source of information for family historians.
- Last Updated Apr 23, 2013
Post Office directories and almanacs are a valuable source of information for family historians.
Architecture in South Australia
- Last Updated Dec 11, 2012
This State Library of South Australia guide explores the architecture of SA, characterised by six chronological styles, starting with Old Colonial to 1840, Victorian to 1890, Federation to 1915, Interwar, Postwar and the Late Twentieth Century from 1960
- Last Updated Dec 11, 2012
This State Library of South Australia guide explores the architecture of SA, characterised by six chronological styles, starting with Old Colonial to 1840, Victorian to 1890, Federation to 1915, Interwar, Postwar and the Late Twentieth Century from 1960
Darkness in the City of Light
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Walk through what was once the underbelly of the City of Churches. Full of dubious characters, 'lurk merchants' and others just down on their luck.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Walk through what was once the underbelly of the City of Churches. Full of dubious characters, 'lurk merchants' and others just down on their luck.
Lost Adelaide
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Travel through history at your own pace. Discover Adelaide's lost buildings using your own smartphone. This self-guided walking tour uses locative technology to provide snapshots of the city.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Travel through history at your own pace. Discover Adelaide's lost buildings using your own smartphone. This self-guided walking tour uses locative technology to provide snapshots of the city.
Lost Adelaide: West End
- Last Updated Jun 11, 2013
Looks at some of the sites in Adelaide's West End and traces the history of the buildings on those sites and their uses.
- Last Updated Jun 11, 2013
Looks at some of the sites in Adelaide's West End and traces the history of the buildings on those sites and their uses.
Matthew Flinders and Nicolas Baudin in South Australian waters
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
In 1802 two expeditions of discovery were off the coast of southern Australia, both charged with charting the 'unknown coast'. They famously met off the coast at what Flinders would name Encounter Bay.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
In 1802 two expeditions of discovery were off the coast of southern Australia, both charged with charting the 'unknown coast'. They famously met off the coast at what Flinders would name Encounter Bay.
Murray Bridge: from retro to reality
- Last Updated Nov 9, 2012
In 2010 Murray Bridge is South Australia's Regional Centre for Culture (RCC). To celebrate this focus on the town, the State Library presents a unique view of its photographs using Flickr and Google Maps.
- Last Updated Nov 9, 2012
In 2010 Murray Bridge is South Australia's Regional Centre for Culture (RCC). To celebrate this focus on the town, the State Library presents a unique view of its photographs using Flickr and Google Maps.
SA Memory - Places
Link to the Places theme within SA Memory. Includes Regional South Australia, South Australia's natural environment, River Murray's towns and communities
Link to the Places theme within SA Memory. Includes Regional South Australia, South Australia's natural environment, River Murray's towns and communities
Walking tours for mobile devices
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Located on Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, the State Library of South Australia offers self-guided walking tours highlighting historical aspects of the city, allowing you to travel through time at your own pace.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Located on Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, the State Library of South Australia offers self-guided walking tours highlighting historical aspects of the city, allowing you to travel through time at your own pace.
Architecture in South Australia
- Last Updated Dec 11, 2012
This State Library of South Australia guide explores the architecture of SA, characterised by six chronological styles, starting with Old Colonial to 1840, Victorian to 1890, Federation to 1915, Interwar, Postwar and the Late Twentieth Century from 1960
- Last Updated Dec 11, 2012
This State Library of South Australia guide explores the architecture of SA, characterised by six chronological styles, starting with Old Colonial to 1840, Victorian to 1890, Federation to 1915, Interwar, Postwar and the Late Twentieth Century from 1960
Audiovisual collections
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
The State Library of South Australia's audiovisual collection was established in the 1970s. It now includes all analogue and digital formats.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
The State Library of South Australia's audiovisual collection was established in the 1970s. It now includes all analogue and digital formats.
Barbara Hanrahan
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Adelaide artist and writer Barbara Hanrahan's prints and books, explored the lives of the everyday, especially focusing on women. Find out what the State Library of South Australia holds in it's collection about this South Australian artist.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Adelaide artist and writer Barbara Hanrahan's prints and books, explored the lives of the everyday, especially focusing on women. Find out what the State Library of South Australia holds in it's collection about this South Australian artist.
Barbara Hardy
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Dr Barbara Hardy AO has led an exemplary public life of advocacy and science devoted to the environment. Her environmental activism has focussed on communicating ideas, lobbying decision makers, raising funds and educating the community.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Dr Barbara Hardy AO has led an exemplary public life of advocacy and science devoted to the environment. Her environmental activism has focussed on communicating ideas, lobbying decision makers, raising funds and educating the community.
Child welfare in South Australia
- Last Updated May 14, 2013
How to find information about adoption, fostering and children in institutional care, online and at the State Library of South Australia.
- Last Updated May 14, 2013
How to find information about adoption, fostering and children in institutional care, online and at the State Library of South Australia.
Church records
- Last Updated Feb 17, 2013
The State Library holds a number of Church records which may be useful to family historians
- Last Updated Feb 17, 2013
The State Library holds a number of Church records which may be useful to family historians
Darkness in the City of Light
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Walk through what was once the underbelly of the City of Churches. Full of dubious characters, 'lurk merchants' and others just down on their luck.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Walk through what was once the underbelly of the City of Churches. Full of dubious characters, 'lurk merchants' and others just down on their luck.
Douglas Mawson
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sir Douglas Mawson made three expeditions to Antarctica including the AAE 1911-14 and BANZARE 1929-31. Explore these through the collections of the State Library of South Australia.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sir Douglas Mawson made three expeditions to Antarctica including the AAE 1911-14 and BANZARE 1929-31. Explore these through the collections of the State Library of South Australia.
Family history frequently asked questions
- Last Updated Feb 12, 2013
Designed by the State Library of South Australia for use in the Family History area to answer only the most frequently asked family history questions (FAQ). For further assistance please see our family history LibGuides on specific topics.
- Last Updated Feb 12, 2013
Designed by the State Library of South Australia for use in the Family History area to answer only the most frequently asked family history questions (FAQ). For further assistance please see our family history LibGuides on specific topics.
History of the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated Feb 15, 2013
Details the Library's interesting history from 1834, its buildings, legislation, Board membership, staff and exhibitions.
- Last Updated Feb 15, 2013
Details the Library's interesting history from 1834, its buildings, legislation, Board membership, staff and exhibitions.
Hospitals, nursing homes and public health in South Australia
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sources for historical information about South Australian health services. Includes information about where to find hospital records.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sources for historical information about South Australian health services. Includes information about where to find hospital records.
Immigration to South Australia
- Last Updated May 19, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide has information on passenger lists, newspaper indexes and immigration schemes. It includes some resources about immigration to other states.
- Last Updated May 19, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide has information on passenger lists, newspaper indexes and immigration schemes. It includes some resources about immigration to other states.
John McDouall Stuart
- Last Updated Nov 30, 2012
Explore the resources in the collections of the State Library of South Australia about South Australia's most famous explorer, who successfully crossed the continent from south to north, through the centre, and returned alive.
- Last Updated Nov 30, 2012
Explore the resources in the collections of the State Library of South Australia about South Australia's most famous explorer, who successfully crossed the continent from south to north, through the centre, and returned alive.
Lost Adelaide
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Travel through history at your own pace. Discover Adelaide's lost buildings using your own smartphone. This self-guided walking tour uses locative technology to provide snapshots of the city.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Travel through history at your own pace. Discover Adelaide's lost buildings using your own smartphone. This self-guided walking tour uses locative technology to provide snapshots of the city.
Lost Adelaide: West End
- Last Updated Jun 11, 2013
Looks at some of the sites in Adelaide's West End and traces the history of the buildings on those sites and their uses.
- Last Updated Jun 11, 2013
Looks at some of the sites in Adelaide's West End and traces the history of the buildings on those sites and their uses.
Matthew Flinders and Nicolas Baudin in South Australian waters
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
In 1802 two expeditions of discovery were off the coast of southern Australia, both charged with charting the 'unknown coast'. They famously met off the coast at what Flinders would name Encounter Bay.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
In 1802 two expeditions of discovery were off the coast of southern Australia, both charged with charting the 'unknown coast'. They famously met off the coast at what Flinders would name Encounter Bay.
Military Records
- Last Updated May 15, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide to military related information includes medals, militia and Australian involvement in conflicts. The emphasis is on South Australian records.
- Last Updated May 15, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide to military related information includes medals, militia and Australian involvement in conflicts. The emphasis is on South Australian records.
Multicultural heritage
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
This guide shows the wealth of information available about Chinese, Scottish and German people in early South Australian history.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
This guide shows the wealth of information available about Chinese, Scottish and German people in early South Australian history.
Murray Bridge: from retro to reality
- Last Updated Nov 9, 2012
In 2010 Murray Bridge is South Australia's Regional Centre for Culture (RCC). To celebrate this focus on the town, the State Library presents a unique view of its photographs using Flickr and Google Maps.
- Last Updated Nov 9, 2012
In 2010 Murray Bridge is South Australia's Regional Centre for Culture (RCC). To celebrate this focus on the town, the State Library presents a unique view of its photographs using Flickr and Google Maps.
Rare books and special collections
- Last Updated Jun 3, 2013
The State Library has a significant collection of rare books and manuscripts from all over the world. They have been donated or purchased over many years, often with the assistance of the Friends of the State Library of South Australia.
- Last Updated Jun 3, 2013
The State Library has a significant collection of rare books and manuscripts from all over the world. They have been donated or purchased over many years, often with the assistance of the Friends of the State Library of South Australia.
Ships and maritime history
- Last Updated Mar 7, 2013
The State Library has one of the best shipping and maritime history collections in Australia. It includes books, periodicals, newspapers, shipping registers and several substantial pictorial collections.
- Last Updated Mar 7, 2013
The State Library has one of the best shipping and maritime history collections in Australia. It includes books, periodicals, newspapers, shipping registers and several substantial pictorial collections.
South Australian History
- Last Updated Mar 19, 2013
This guide covers a range of topics relating to the history of South Australia, including the South Australian Company, resources on researching Aboriginal history in South Australia and the South Australian experience of religion and education.
- Last Updated Mar 19, 2013
This guide covers a range of topics relating to the history of South Australia, including the South Australian Company, resources on researching Aboriginal history in South Australia and the South Australian experience of religion and education.
South Australian Women
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Thanks to the struggle of the state's women, South Australia was one of the first places in the world to grant the vote to women. This guide covers a wide range of women's history in SA, from suffrage to prostitution and the women who changed the state.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Thanks to the struggle of the state's women, South Australia was one of the first places in the world to grant the vote to women. This guide covers a wide range of women's history in SA, from suffrage to prostitution and the women who changed the state.
Walking tours for mobile devices
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Located on Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, the State Library of South Australia offers self-guided walking tours highlighting historical aspects of the city, allowing you to travel through time at your own pace.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Located on Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, the State Library of South Australia offers self-guided walking tours highlighting historical aspects of the city, allowing you to travel through time at your own pace.
About these guides
These guides represent recommended resources on a range of topics. While the content is largely drawn from the collections of the State Library of South Australia, the guides will recommend resources held outside the library. Some of these may be accessible on the web via guide.
If you have any comments about the new guides, or wish to contribute ideas, please email us at info@slsa.sa.gov.au with the words LibGuides in the header of the email.
