How to use the Catalogue

The State Library of Western Australia's Catalogue is a goldmine of articles, books, journals, databases, maps, films, photographs, posters, archives and ephemera. 

How do you find what you are searching for amongst the one million images, 70 000 pieces of sheet music and scores, 44 000 maps and charts, and 15 000 hours of oral histories? Not to mention enough police gazettes, newspapers, databases and post office directories to sink a ship. 

The historical information available in the collection is vast. Whether you are researching your family history, trying to find old newspapers or solving a mystery from your town's past. Learn how to dive in. 

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Find out how to use and search the Catalogue. Searching basics, advanced search, indexes and online book bags. Learn about availabilities, request and help with eResources.
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Videos explaining how to search the Catalogue for photographs and Trove for newspapers.

Go to the Catalogue

The State Library catalogue is a mine of information. Explore photographs, books, maps, diaries, film, music, art and more.

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