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- Media release
Space race reaches State Library
4 July 2025
From mid-century fashion and unidentified flying objects, to early satellites and the Moon landing, the 20th-century space race captured the...
- Announcement
Retrieval requests for archival material now available
3 June 2025
We are pleased to advise that archival material can now be requested from offsite storage. Archival material can be searched via the catalogue...
- Announcement
Help us top the list as one of the world's most beautiful libraries
30 May 2025
The 1000Libraries Awards celebrate the world's most beautiful libraries, bookshops, and book cafes, as voted by the public. We are excited to announce...
- Article
“If I had my life over, I’d be an archivist”
23 May 2025
Volunteers who dedicate their time to their chosen cause are truly remarkable individuals. Their motivations vary, from a desire to give back, to...
- Article
A passion for history, archives and dedication to volunteering
23 May 2025
“The activities I do as an archival volunteer helps make archives accessible to everyone.” ~ Chris Reardon Volunteering for a chosen cause comes from...
- Announcement
Temporary closure of the Mortlock Chamber
7 May 2025
To support ongoing preservation and enhance your experience of one of South Australia’s most iconic spaces, the Mortlock Chamber will be temporarily...
- Announcement
Update to offsite collection retrievals
17 March 2025
We’re pleased to advise that a limited offsite collection retrieval service will be resuming soon. From Friday 21 March, offsite retrievals will be on...
- Media release
Experience the extraordinary story of Holden at the State Library of South Australia
28 February 2025
Rear Vision: The Holden Collection exhibition will take place at the State Library of South Australia from 28 February 2025, showcasing the remarkable...
- Announcement
Update: Temporary closure of the Mortlock Chamber
23 January 2025
Update on the recarpeting works We recently announced the temporary closure of the Mortlock Chamber for recarpeting. Unfortunately, there’s been an...
- Announcement
Aboriginal Reference Group - Expressions of Interest
17 January 2025
State Records of South Australia and the State Library of South Australia are calling for expressions of interest from individuals to join the...
- Announcement
Do you use eResources? What you need to know
9 January 2025
Starting January 2025 there are some changes you need to be aware of if you use eResources. To better meet your needs and provide the best value, the...
- Article
Oh, Beehave and Bee Merry
2 December 2024
There’s a special buzz around Christmas at the Mortlock this year, with the arrival of the winning mini float on display in the State Library’s foyer...