Corporate information

Our vision
Enriching the lives of all Queenslanders

Our mission
Creatively engaging people with information, knowledge and community

Our values
Knowledge, growth and innovation
Integrity and accountability
Respect diversity

Our strategic objectives
1. Improve access to library services
2. Co-create Queensland’s memory
3. Extend learning and creative experiences
4. Develop our people and capability

Strategic Plan 2013-17 [PDF 533.1 KB]
Operational Plan 2013-14 [PDF 396.6 KB]
Reconciliation Action Plan 2012-13 [PDF 933.5 kb]
Multicultural Action Plan 2012-13 [PDF 302.4 kb]

State Library of Queensland is governed by the Library Board of Queensland. It draws its powers from the Libraries Act 1988. The object of this Act is to contribute to the cultural, social and intellectual development of all Queenslanders. State Library's services and collections are delivered through a number of key organisational programs under the direction of a team of senior management staff.

Publications

Works published by State Library, including corporate reporting and strategic planning.

History

Timeline of State Library of Queensland history, from its foundation in 1896 to the current day.

Our service commitment

Service commitment of State Library to its onsite and online clients, including what we will provide and how clients can help.

Policies and standards

Policies, standards, protocols and collaborative principles guiding State Library in its activities.

Open data

The State Library of Queensland supports open access to information and ideas as a key enabler for a strong, well-informed and innovative society.

RTI

The public's right to information of the State Library of Queensland, including State Library of Queensland is making it easier for you to access information about our organisation, including our policies, financial records, correspondence, registers and documents relating to our decisions.

Library Board

The Library Board of Queensland, the governing body of the State Library of Queensland, draws its powers from the Libraries Act 1988 (Queensland). It appoints a committee and advisory groups to assist it in its activities.

Asia Pacific Design Library

The Asia Pacific Design Library provides services and information on all matters relating to design from within the State Library building at South Bank.

The Edge

Queensland's digital culture centre for experimentation in design, art, technology and enterprise. A State Library initiative, The Edge creatively engages the next generation of library users into the 21st century.

Non-public SLQ locations

Location and contact information for State Library locations not accessible to the public, in Cairns in north Queensland and at Cannon Hill in Brisbane's eastern suburbs.

Public Libraries Connect

A website specifically by and for the use of staff of Queensland's public libraries, hosted by State Library.

Collection preservation

Information about how State Library's Collection Preservation Branch preserves and protects the reference and research collections of State Library, and also provides advice on a range of conservation issues.

John Oxley Library

The John Oxley Library, part of Queensland Memory at State Library of Queensland, was established in 1934 as a centre for research and study relating to the history of Queensland.

General Collections

The information collections at State Library complement the heritage collections, with e-books and other e-resources, books, magazines, audiovisual, and music which focus on Australian and international content.

Australian Library of Art

The Australian Library of Art forms part of the Heritage Collections of the State Library of Queensland.

Working at SLQ

Information about the benefits of working at State Library plus access to information about jobs / employment here.

kuril dhagun

kuril dhagun is a space within State Library's South Bank building devoted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state as SLQ sets the stage for the music of Queensland.
Open till 17 Nov

Library membership

State Library of Queensland provides special library services for members who have an SLQ membership card (formerly known as an e-services card).