What we collect
The State Library of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Archives collect a wide range of contemporary and historical material that documents the story of Tasmania.
Our collections include government and community records, ephemera, films and sound recordings, manuscripts, maps and plans, newspapers and journals, photographs, printed and electronic books, websites and works of art.
Tasmanian publishers are legally required to give the State Library one copy of everything they publish.
Government agencies and authorities are required by the Archives Act to transfer ‘permanent’ State Records to Tasmanian Archives.
The State Library of Tasmania is the home of Tasmania’s largest library collection. The State Library also manages two significant donated collections:
The Tasmanian Archives preserves Tasmania’s documentary heritage. Material is collected for its historic associations, research value, social and cultural significance. The Tasmanian Archives include both Government and non-Government (Community) material.
Access to archival and heritage collections
Clients can access the collections:
- searching our catalogue
- getting copies from our collections
- Help with research and finding information
- in person via the State Library of Tasmania and Tasmanian Archives Reading Room. Reference items can be requested in advance by completing Reading Room – request items.
- in person via the History Room. Archival items can be searched for here and requested in advance by completing Reading Room – request items.
- Northern Tasmania local heritage and family history information resources in a variety of forms in person via Launceston Library, Launceston.
- We provide access to government records in line with the Archives Act 1983 (Tas). The Office of the State Archivist has detailed guidance and advice.
Related
- Collection Development Policy
- Heritage Collection Development Guideline
- Allport Collection Development Policy
- Legal Deposit
- Support us
- Take down requests