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Australian Literature - Information Gateway

The State Library of Western Australia's Information Gateways bring together information on a range of selected subjects for specific groups of people.

Family History & Archives

If you want to trace your family history, or just have an interest in genealogy, or want to view the State's records and archives, then this site has details of the services provided by the State Records Office.

Friends of the Battye Library

Friends of the Battye Library aims to assist and promote the interests of J.S. Battye Library of Western Australian History and the State Records Office. This site outlines the organisation’s activities and services.

Knowledge Bases

As well as providing access to its own extensive knowledge bases, the State Library of Western Australia also promotes the use of other knowledge bases from its web site.

Public Library Services

SLWA, The State Library of Western Australia, works in partnership with Local Government to provide public libraries located around the State. This site describes the wide range of resources and services they provide.

Save Our Century Fund

The Save Our Century Fund is a fundraising appeal to raise money to preserve, collect and present Western Australia's 20th century stories.

SLWA Infolink Database

Where do you go to obtain a bird licence? How do you pay stamp duty on a tenancy agreement? The Infolink Government and Community Information Database will help you find the answers.

State Government Libraries Directory

Provides a list of contact details and information for all State Government Libraries.

State Library of Western Australia

Access information on the State Library of Western Australia and associated services, as well as links to information gateways and knowledge bases on a broad range of topics.

State Library of Western Australia

Find out all about The State Library of Western Australia from this site. All major services are explained, publications and policies are also presented.

State Library of Western Australia Information Gateways

The State Library of Western Australia's Information Gateways bring together information on a range of selected subjects or for specific groups of people.

State Records Office

The State Records Office manages the State's records for State and Local Government agencies and the general public. The SRO can assist agencies with records management. The public can also access State archives. See this site for details.

Visiting the State Library

This site is a comprehensive guide for visitors to The State Library of Western Australia. Here you can find out about opening hours, parking, services, facilities and more.

WA Documentary Heritage Collections

The State Library of Western Australia is the primary source for any information relating to Western Australia, whether historical or current.

Western Australian Books

The State Library of Western Australia holds the world's premier collection of books relating to Western Australia, ranging across all subjects. You can search the catalogue to locate specific titles.

Western Australian Ephemera

What is ephemera? This is a term to describe the seemingly minor documents of everyday life such as pamphlets, leaflets and brochures. Although these items are often taken for granted, they can be useful sources of information for research.

Western Australian Family History

The State Library of Western Australia is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in family history.

Western Australian Government Records

The State Library of Western Australia's State Records Office of Western Australia has the responsibility for preserving and providing access to non-current archival records created by Colonial and State Governments, as well as local authorities, in WA.

Western Australian Indexes and Catalogues

The State Library of Western Australia’s extensive collection of Western Australian documentary heritage materials is made all the more valuable by the creation, over many years, of detailed indexes to the content of the collection.

Western Australian Maps & Plans

The State Library of Western Australia aims to collect a copy of every new map produced in Western Australia. Included are extensive collections of original cartographic and architectural plans and drawings.

Western Australian Newspapers

The State Library of Western Australia holds over 800 Western Australian newspaper titles. These range from the manuscript newspapers of the early 1830's up to currently published titles. You can search the Catalogue on this site.

Western Australian Oral History

The State Library of Western Australia's oral history collection contains over 10,000 hours of tape representing interviews with over 5,000 Western Australians. There are stories of war, migration, personal and family relationships, mining and more.

Western Australian Pictorial Collection

The State Library of Western Australia holds over 125,000 photographs in its Pictorial Collection. This fascinating collection includes portraits of people from all walks of life, social gatherings, dances, sporting events and more.

Western Australian Private Archives

The State Library of Western Australia has an extensive collection of Western Australian private archives.

Western Australian Serials

The State Library of Western Australia holds the world's most extensive collection of magazines and journals relating to Western Australia. You can search the Catalogue to locate specific titles.

Western Australian State Film Archives

The State Library of Western Australia has an extensive collection of unique historical and contemporary films, videos and television productions, relating to Western Australia which date from 1907 to the present day.

Young People - Information Gateway

SLWA's Information Gateways bring together information on a range of selected subjects or for specific groups of people. Young people will find this particular Gateway full of great information on topics of interest for youth.
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