Using the Library | State Library of NSW

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Newsflash:

The Mitchell Library Reading Room will be closed to the public on Monday 29 April. To access collections and services on this day, please visit the Governor Marie Bashir Reading Room.

Visiting the Reading Rooms Learn how to access the wifi, print, and book a computer or a study room.

First time here?

People in the foyer of the library

Wi-fi

close up hands using a mobile phone

Wi-fi printing

Man using laptop at table

Printing and copying

reading room mfd printer scanner

Opening hours

People walking past NSW State Library sign

Study rooms

Group of people sitting at table who are working together on laptop in a study room

Computers for use in the Library

Person sitting at table using computer in the reading room

Bags and lockers

Two people out of focus standing in front of bank of lockers

Accessing the collection When you sign up for a free Library card, you can request books and other materials to use in the Library, or use our eresources in the Library or at home.

Using the Library's collections

Man and two women looking at a book

How to use special collections

Staff and client using special collections material

Getting copies

Make copies of newspapers on microfilm

Ordering digital images and archival prints

Several rare books open at pages displaying text and drawings

eResources collection

People at desk with laptop from above

Researching your family history

Two clients studying at a desk in the Governor Marie Bashir Reading Room

Card catalogues and indexes

A hand browsing cards

Newspapers

Newspaper and magazine covers