Staff preserving the Blocksidge collection at State Library of Queensland.
Our preservation staff use specialised techniques to care for, preserve, and make accessible a range of items according to their use and significance. As well as preserving our own collection, we offer advice and services to Queensland's regional libraries, other organisations, and members of the public.
Caring for collections is easy when you know how. These short videos will help you learn how to preserve your collections for future generations to enjoy.
Provides useful information to help you preserve and care for your precious collections.
Helpful information to deal with personal collections that have mould problems or have been water-damaged or infested with insects.
Answers to common conservation, microfilm, photography, and audio visual questions.
Use our online form and we will respond via email.
State Library Information Services staff will take your contact details and a member of the Conservation team will contact you.
(07) 3840 7810
Mon to Fri, 9am – 5pm
Make an appointment with our staff. We will contact you by phone.
You can book to attend one of our free conservation clinics if you require more detailed advice. See What’s On and search the Events box for Conservation Clinics.
Conservation Clinics Learn how to care for and store your personal items and original materials such as rare books, artwork on paper, family heirlooms, films or photographs in an individual 15 minutes session with a conservator. The Conservation Clinic dates for 2019 are Thursday 7 February 2019, Thursday 6 June 2019 and Thursday 3 October 2019.
Conservation Unit
Preservation Services
State Library of Queensland
PO Box 3488
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Our Preservation staff can also present workshops, including Skype sessions, and talks for regional and local organisations. If you are interested, please complete an online enquiry form.
Each request is assessed on a case-by-case basis and is subject to organisational priorities.
If you need to contact a conservator in private practice you can find them through the AICCM – Australian Institute for Conservation of Cultural Material.