SHEET MUSIC COLLECTIONS
Looking for an old song? Can't get a tune out of your head? State Library holds over 100,000 pieces of sheet music. These songs and piano works encompass the Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and modern eras. You can borrow music at State Library by registering as a music borrower.
Australiana sheet music
The Australiana sheet music collection contains over 1,500 commemorative items with Australian subject matter - people and places, war songs, events, and TV themes.
Music Queensland
Music Queensland is our database of digitised heritage Queensland sheet music published before 1930.
Sheet music covers
Some of the treasures in the sheet music collection contain beautiful illustrated covers, from 18th century sonatas to 20th century jazz tunes. These covers tell us a great deal about the society of their time.
Did you know?
'The Sunshine State' by Clyde Collins was written in 1958 for the centenary of Queensland in 1959. It is still performed by bands and choirs every year, especially on Queensland Day, 6th June.
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 24 hours ahead of your visit, items should be waiting for you when you arrive. You can order up to 3 days in advance.
- 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.
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Related links
- Collections - Music Queensland
- Just gorgeous sheet music
- Virtual music scores
- Info Guides
- Borrow music
- Discover CD sheet music
- Discover Queensland songs
Queensland stories
External links
Last updated: 22nd December 2011
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