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.
Organisational structure
How State Library is structured, with details of its major organisational programs.
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.
Projects and partnerships
Partnerships and projects undertaken by State Library to deliver new services, enrich existing services and provide Queenslanders with greater access to collections.
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.
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state as SLQ sets the stage for the music of Queensland.
Open till 17 Nov
State Library of Queensland provides special library services for members who have an SLQ membership card (formerly known as an e-services card).
