Library 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.
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 Feb 27, 2013
Australian Electoral Rolls (Commonwealth) all States and Territories
- Last Updated Feb 27, 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 May 21, 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 May 21, 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.
