This guide aims to help Museum staff and visiting public use the Library's collection and services.
The Museum Library collects material in the areas of museum studies, conservation, Australian Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, Australian history and the Australian environment. These are grouped into the reference, general and serial collections, and are identified by the prefix used on the item's call number. See the finding materials on the shelves for more information.
Borrowing
Only Museum staff may borrow from the collection. Visiting researchers may view material in the Library's reading room. Opening hours and contact details.
Catalogue
The Library Online Catalogue is the gateway to all of the Library's resources.
Recently acquired materials are listed here: New items list.
Electronic Resources
See the Electronic Resources page for the following:
- an A to Z list of all journal titles to which the Museum has a subscription - most available as full text
- electronic book information
- online reference tools
Conferences
See the Conferences page for a list compiled by the Library of upcoming conferences of possible interest.
Useful web links
The Useful web links page contains subject collections of useful links selected and maintained by Library staff.
You are welcome to suggest additions to any of these links.
Library Facilities
The Library is equiped with computers for searching the catalogue and electronic collections, wifi, photocopier and a relaxing reading room. See Library Facilities page for further information.
Page last updated: 23 October 2012
Please contact the Library if there are any broken links.
Suggestions for new sites are always welcome.
