State Library of Queensland > Collections > Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people > Digital collections

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS

Aboriginal boys in a brass band, Mapoon, ca. 1908, Image No. 78767

Boy scouts at Cherbourg, 1958, Image No. 78796

Gudjal book of animals, William Santo, 2006, Call No. JUV 499.15 SAN

Kev Carmody at the Pig City Concert, Brisbane, 2007, Image No. 7336-0001-0195

Photographs of Indigenous Queenslanders have been digitised and made available on Picture Queensland after appropriate cultural clearances from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families, individuals or organisations were obtained. Images from Mapoon, Torres Strait, Cherbourg, Brisbane and Hope Vale have been digitised.

As part of State Library's commitment to preserving Indigenous languages, virtual books for children have been created. You can both read and listen to languages including Gunggari, Gamilaraay, Butchalla, Yugambeh and Gudjal.

Digital stories (2-3 minute mini movies) are available for online viewing. Stories from Cherbourg and Woorabinda as well as Response to the Apology: Queenslanders Reflect are available.

How do I access items in this collection?

Access at the State Library of Queensland

Find items in the collection via our One Search catalogue.
Browse Levels 2, 3 and 4 or request items from on-site ‘Closed Access’ storage with your e-services card. If you order Closed Access items via the One Search catalogue ahead of your visit, items should be waiting for you when you arrive. You can order up to 3 days in advance. See delivery times for more information.
Use our e-collections computers on level 2 to search the library’s catalogue; to search our databases for electronic journal, magazine and newspaper articles and to view images and manuscripts from our collection. These e-collections computers do not need to be booked and have no time limits on their use.
You can also access our electronic resources via the State Library’s free wireless service if you have a laptop. Check our Info Guide on how to access wireless for details.

Access offsite

You can access selected offsite databases to search for electronic journal, magazine and newspaper articles. You will be prompted to login with your e-services card or QPL account.
Some State Library items are available for loan to other libraries. Contact your local library for information about interlibrary loan and copy services.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander material and information accessed on this site may be culturally sensitive for some individuals and communities. Refer to the State Library of Queensland's Protocols for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collections for further information.

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Queensland stories

External links

AIATSIS - Online exhibitions

Last updated: 21st February 2012

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