How to contribute

Queensland's cultural heritage, knowledge and documented history is held in public libraries, Indigenous Knowledge Centres, historical societies, community museums, regional galleries, schools, universities, community spaces, private collections and businesses across Queensland. Each contributes to the preservation of Queensland's memory.

Become a digital volunteer

State Library of Queensland is dedicated to making its digital collections more visible and accessible online so that everyone can use and share them, now and in the future. You can help by becoming a digital volunteer! Check out the projects below to tag, text-correct, transcribe and help tell Queensland stories.

A black and white photograph of table laid out with tea items A dog is sitting on a dining chair and a tea cup is held in front of him

Tag State Library's photos in Flickr Commons

We'll know more about the photos and it will be easier for people to find them online.
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Business newspaper pages 2017 Photo by AbsolutVision

Text correct newspapers in Trove

Help make newspapers easier to search and build a better resource for everyone.
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Coloured estate map of Caloundra Bullock Estate featuring a light house and the Bribie Island Passage

Help transcribe our collections

You can contribute by sharing your knowledge and expertise.
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Billy Burchill interviewee OH 55 Bloomfield River Oral History 1995 John Oxley Library State Library of Queensland

Help tell Queensland stories

Transcribe oral histories on Amplify.
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Greek wedding reception at Nicks Cafe 1950s Brisbane

Share your stories

The John Oxley Library blog features articles about Queensland’s history, the collections and newly digitised collections. Contributions and guest blogs are also welcome.
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Queensland Newsletter State Library of Queensland

Heritage news

State Library welcomes contributions and stories about collections, programs and heritage events in the Queensland Memory e-newsletter. 
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A group of Torres Strait Islander males view images during their visit to the John Oxley Library and exhibition in 2011

Digitisation Toolkit

State Library supports an extensive digitisation program to enable access to Queensland content. Our Toolkit offers general information on getting started, planning for digitisation, best practice and practical advice.
Digitisation toolkit
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Community Heritage Digitisation Offer

Have you published a book relating to Queensland’s community history or culture? Do you hold the copyright? Would you like your publication to reach a wider audience? The Community Heritage Digitisation Offer may be of interest.
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Get in touch

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