The State Library of Tasmania provides for the information, educational, cultural and recreational reading needs of the Tasmanian community, delivered through a network of
Resources include lending and general reference collections, Tasmaniana, collections of rare and specialist items, education resource and media collections available to schools, and a wide range of multi-media and electronic resources. The State Library of Tasmania is focused on a one-stop-shop for public access to information and library services. People who are registered patrons can borrow library items in any of the lending service points, and can also reserve any lending item from any service point state-wide.
The State Library of Tasmania acquires materials in all published formats with consideration given to the intended collection and client use. The Tasmaniana Library, through the legal deposit program, collects material in any format that records or reproduces words, sounds or images.
Reference collections acquire
Online reference sources, such as indexes and full text sources are distributed to libraries throughout the State.
Lending collections include
The State Library of Tasmania is part of the Department of Education and has close ties with Tasmanian government schools and colleges through our integrated statewide catalogue, TALIS, and through the development of community libraries in regional areas.
The State Library of Tasmania is dedicated to the provision of a high standard of library service. Our service standards are detailed in our Customer Service Charter. To give us feedback about our service, please use the Customer Comments Form.
How to make a bequest or donate books to the State Library
Information about the boards and committees that are involved with the State Library
Address, phone and email contacts, and contacts for feedback and requests
Mission, role, annual report, Libraries Act etc
The State Library of Tasmania is dedicated to the provision of a high standard of library service
Including employment vacancies.
There are several Friends of the Library groups attached to State Library sites
The State Library's Volunteer Program provides a friendly environment in which volunteers work alongside staff to provide enhanced access to the State Library collections, services and programs
