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Member services

Welcome to your State Library member hub.

Use your free membership to read online, borrow books, get creative, and explore research tools anytime, anywhere.

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Loans & holds
View current loans and make requests.
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Access online

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Explore all eresources

Explore journal articles, newspapers, company and industry data and more.

Explore all eresources

Read ebooks and newspapers

Browse books, journals, magazines, and news from around the world.

Start reading

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Take online courses

Learn new skills with thousands of free, self-paced courses.

Start learning

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Fast-track your catalogue searches

Save favourites and personalise your search experience.

Search the catalogue

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Save teaching resources

Use Curriculum Connect to collect resources for students or classrooms.

Visit Curriculum Connect

Onsite at State Library

Borrow or request items

Find books and other items in the collection, and request them ahead of your visit.

Search the catalogue

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Use a public computer

Access internet, online tools, and eresources from a library computer.

Find a computer

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Book a study or meeting room

Reserve a quiet study space or meeting room for individual or group use.

Book a space

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Access onsite-only eresources

Use specialised research tools onsite at State Library.

View eresources

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Explore family history

Access expert help and tools to research your family history.

Start researching

Create at The Edge

Book an induction

Complete an induction to access equipment and tools.

Book an induction

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Book creative tools

Use 3D printers, sewing machines, soldering kits and more.

Book creative tools

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Join a workshop

Join hands-on workshops and creative sessions — no experience needed.

View workshops

Need help?

If you’re not sure where to start or need help using your membership, we’re here for you.

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FAQs

Find answers to common questions about joining and getting the most of out your membership.

View FAQs

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Ask a Librarian

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Get in touch with the team if you need account help.

Planning a visit to State Library?

Find out when we're open, where to go, and how to make the most of your visit.

Plan your visit

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