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Books

Finding books in the State Library and public libraries in Western Australia.

Catalogues

Access the State Library catalogues and other catalogues from around Australia.

Collections

Short descriptions of different collections of materials held at the State Library.

Electronic Resources

Discover an extensive range of e-resources available for onsite visitors to the State Library of Western Australia.

Family History

Find out what the State Library has to offer for those researching their family history in Western Australia or other parts of the world.

Journals

The State Library subscribes to a wide range of journals and newspapers. A growing number of these titles are now available in our electronic resources. These include international online databases and indexes, some of which are only licenced for use in the State Library

Music

Do you want find out about music, borrow it, listen to it, read about it, perform it or see it performed? Here's the place to find out about the resources at the State Library and to discover the vast world of music.

Our Services

Information for travellers in the State Library of WA collection and relevant websites.

Public Libraries

Locate your nearest Public Library and learn what it has to offer.

Subject Guides

Specific sources and guides to WA History, Children's Literature, Business, Family History, Indigenous information, Libraries and Music can be found here

Westraliana

If you're looking for Western Australian materials, this is the page to visit. Short descriptions of different types of materials are listed here.