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Legal deposit
Find out more about legal deposit for WA authors and publishers, depositing government publications, and depositing electronic publications. Legal deposit includes books, graphic novels, comics, maps and so much more.
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The State Library collects documentary images and film depicting the social, political, economic and cultural history of Western Australia.
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We welcome offers of collection material from individuals and organisations.
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Suggestions for new additions to the State Library collections.
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With your help, we can protect and preserve Western Australia's unique history and culture for future generations.