Got a media enquiry?

Contact the Communications & Marketing Manager on media@slwa.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9427 3241.

Do you want an image?

If photos and images are required from the Collection and are to be used by the media please contact the Communication and Marketing Manager at media@slwa.wa.gov.au. Reasonable requests for several images may be supplied to Media for publication free of charge however standard fees will apply if requests are excessive or substantial in nature. All images must be attributed to the State Library of WA.

Ministerial Media Releases and Enquiries

If you have a question for the Minister for Culture and the Arts please contact the Minister's Office on +61 8 6552 5400.

Visit the Minister for Culture and the Arts' website for Ministerial media statements. This includes a historic record of all archived Ministerial media releases.

Filming in the State Library

Permission for free-to-air broadcast media to film in the Public Access areas of the State Library maybe granted subject to information being received by the Communications & Marketing Manager at media@slwa.wa.gov.au or phone 9427 3241. This can include filming of exhibitions and displays, collection materials and interviews.

Please provide the following information when making an enquiry:

  • Proposed date(s) and time for filming. Hours of filming are to be within the normal opening hours of the State Library.
  • Names and role of all crew members attending.
  • Equipment that will be used
  • Preferred filming location within the Library.
  • Collection Materials, if required, to be listed.
  • Name of the media outlet represented.
  • Name of the Program for which filming is being done
  • Acknowledgment that the State Library of WA will receive attribution in the titles of the program.

Please note that any special requests for access to the Library for filming or setup outside of its opening hours may incur costs to cover security, lighting and airconditioning and approval will be subject to availability of resources to administrate.

State Library News

Here you will find the latest State Library media releases

Nominations open
The 2025 Library Board of Western Australia Awards for Innovation and Collaboration are now open for nominations until Tuesday 27 May 2025.
2025 Library Board Awards
Iconic rock music masses at St George’s Cathedral in the 70s and a drag king pioneer are among the subjects tackled in four new documentaries that will shine a spotlight on Western Australian history as part of WA Reflections.
the eight recipients of wa reflections
Earlier this year, the State Library put out a call for readers with a critical mind and love of Western Australian books to join the judging panel for the 2025 Western Australian Premier’s Awards. 
2025 Judging Panel
Experience a year of discovery at the State Library. The 2025 line-up now live with a packed program of exhibitions, talks and events celebrating Western Australia’s diverse stories and identity.
Crowd at the 2024 Ilford Orloff Photography Awards Night
To celebrate 20 years of Better Beginnings, the State Library and public libraries are hosting birthday parties across WA.
gold sticker graphic that reads Better Beginnings Celebrating 20 years
The State Library has announced new categories, outcomes of the industry review and a call out for book judges.
Western Australian Premiers Book Awards pink background and numbat
Rejuvenation Project
Construction will begin on 6 January 2025 to transform the Perth Cultural Centre precinct into an open, accessible and vibrant destination.
Mock-up of Perth Cultural Centre precinct after the completed rejuvenation project
On 29 November, the 'Sheiks, Fakes and Cameleers' exhibition was awarded a commendation at the 2024 WA Heritage Awards.
State Library staff and Minister Templeman
Recommended reading list
Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your part. Recommended reading list of fiction and nonfiction books curated by the State Library for the campaign.
16 Days in WA 2024 promo tile
We are inviting applications for residency in the State Library building to organisations and individuals who contribute to WA storytelling. Applications close 12 December 2024.
group of people walking into the State Library
Every visitor to the State Library of Western Australia shares a common trait: a sense of curiosity. Our new brand identity is inspired by the individual journeys of discovery people took in the Library. Discover more.
SLWA brand 2023