State Library members can borrow&nbsp;from many of our collections and from other libraries.

Borrowing for individuals

For individuals

State Library is part of a network of libraries across the world lending collections to support sharing of information and ideas.

State Library of Queensland provides an interlibrary loan and document supply service for libraries to borrow items or request copies from the&nbsp;collection.

Inter library loans and copies for libraries

For libraries

State Library's collections can be borrowed for exhibition&nbsp;in museums, libraries and galleries.

Organisational loans

For cultural organisations

A number of the State Library's collections are held in storage. Find out more about our delivery times.

Find collection delivery times for items held at State Library. Delivery times vary depending on where your item is stored and how you choose to access it. Check the information below to help plan your visit or request delivery to your local public library.Requests can be made in <a href="https://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/">One Search</a>,&nbsp;our library catalogue using your State Library <a href="https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/get-involved/become-member">membership</a>.

Collection delivery times

Learn what you can borrow from the State Library’s collections and how to request books, music scores, historic paintings and other collection items.