Using the Library Accessing the collection Using the Library's collections Requesting collection items for use in the reading room, and where to collect and return items. Special Collections Requesting original material and rare printed material from the Library's special collections. Getting copies Ordering copies of collection items, such as an article from a journal or a chapter from a rare book. Ordering digital images and archival prints Ordering digital images for digitised and undigitised materials, including those from Special Collections. Researching your family history Explore your family history using the Library's diverse and extensive collections and get help from the Library's specialist staff. Card catalogues and indexes Many hidden treasures abound in the card catalogues and indexes in the Mitchell Library Reading Room! Newspapers Access an extensive collection of local and international newspapers, in a range of physical and digital formats. Visiting the Reading Rooms Printing, copying and scanning Self-service printing, scanning and copying, including wi-fi printing from laptops and mobile devices Wi-fi printing Sending files from your device to any printer in the Library. Study rooms It’s free to book a study room online, you just need a Library card. Computers Computers available for use in the Governor Marie Bashir Reading Room. Bags and lockers Areas of the Library have bag restrictions. Lockers are available to store your bag if you are using these areas. Related content Plan your visit Everything you need to know to plan your day at the Library. Get a Library card With a Library card you can request books and other collection material to use in the Library, access eresources and book a study room. Mitchell Library Reading Room Enjoy this beautiful, light-filled space while browsing the shelves, collaborating on a group project, using the free wi-fi or quietly studying. Governor Marie Bashir Reading Room Visit the Governor Marie Bashir Reading Room to find a quiet place to study, zones for learning and collaboration or to get help with your research.
Get a Library card With a Library card you can request books and other collection material to use in the Library, access eresources and book a study room.
Mitchell Library Reading Room Enjoy this beautiful, light-filled space while browsing the shelves, collaborating on a group project, using the free wi-fi or quietly studying.
Governor Marie Bashir Reading Room Visit the Governor Marie Bashir Reading Room to find a quiet place to study, zones for learning and collaboration or to get help with your research.