Level 4

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level 4

1. John Oxley Library - consists of unique Queensland resources including diaries, manuscripts, artworks, photographs, original maps and plans and oral histories (film and digital stories) that chronicle events, people, places and ideas that continue to shape Queensland. Visit the Reading Room to view these materials or use our online catalogue (One Search).

2. Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame - located within the John Oxley Library, this display recognises those who have made a significant contribution to Queensland through their business achievements. An initiative of the QUT Business School and SLQ.

3. Level 4 meeting rooms - there are four community meeting rooms overlooking the Brisbane River, available for free bookings with your library card.

4. Fox Family White Gloves Room -a space for you to view and undertake specialised research on some of the wonderful treasures held in SLQ's Heritage Collections. To make an appointment, please call 3840 7880.

5. Australian Library of Art Showcase - supported by the Siganto Foundation, it features highlights from the Australian Library of Art (ALA). The ALA is comprised of four collections: the James Hardie Library of Australian Fine Arts, the Lindsay Collection of Pat Corrigan, the History and Art of the Book Collection and the Artists'Books Collection.

6. Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery - sponsored by nationally recognised commercial art dealer Philip Bacon, the exhibition space showcases the diversity and depth of SLQ's Heritage Collections through temporary exhibitions.

7. Bank of Queensland Heritage Learning Room - a space for groups to explore SLQ's Heritage Collections in workshops, talks and meetings. Sponsored by the Bank of Queensland

8. The Talbot Family Treasures Wall - a changing display showcasing a selection of SLQ's unique and rare items.

9. Black Opium - the special rooms are part of an artwork exploring history, memory and politics by Brisbane-based artist, Fiona Foley.

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).