About Us
We exist to ensure that current and future generations enjoy, experience, and learn from our South Australiana collections and world knowledge collected and preserved for their use; we provide research and information services, events, and programs to enrich access to the collections.
The State Library of South Australia’s core purpose is to collect and maintain the documented history of the state and provide access that connects people with our resources and world knowledge. To support these, we contribute to the wellbeing of the state by providing culturally enriching opportunities to our communities. Including the Aboriginal Reference Group, Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature, and Collab.
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Donate to our collections
We encourage members of the community, organisations, and businesses to consider donating material for appraisal, especially South Australiana, to increase the depth and range of the library's collections.
Preserving and conserving
Learn how we are preserving and conserving the State Library's collection for future generations to explore and research.
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Ask Us
For all your research or reference queries our librarians are here to help you!