West Australian Authors
Centre for the Book - 4 February to 16 March 2005
A tribute to past and present West Australian Authors whose published books are in the JS Battye Library of West Australian History collection. Prolific authors such as Dorothy Hewett, Elizabeth Jolley, Jack Davis, Randolph Stow, Mary Durack, Leslie Rees, Xavier Herbert, TAG Hungerford, Nene Gare, Katharine Susannah Prichard are featured.

Chinese Script —from Oracle Bones to Computer Bytes
Mezzanine Level – 01 February to 13 March 2005

For thousands of years, thoughts and ideas have been conveyed around the globe through the use of written languages. According to legend, one of these languages was invented over 5,000 years ago by Cangjie, a Chinese official who was inspired by the footprints of animals and birds he saw around him. These images moved him to create the characters that became the basis of Chinese script. Today, Chinese script is one of the oldest and most widely used writing systems in the world. This exhibition explores the history behind this written language and the impact it has had on the world. Entry to the exhibition is free and you can read the media release for further information.

Children's Book Illustration
This display is in the Arts & Literature section on the ground floor of the Alexander Library Building.

Children's Book Council Children's Books of the Year 2003
This display is in the Theatre foyer on the ground floor of the Alexander Library Building.

Kings & Queens of England
This exhibition is located in the Social Sciences area on the 1st floor of the Alexander Library Building.

The Art & Technology of Knitting
This exhibition is located in the Industry & Technology section on the 2nd floor of the Alexander Library Building.

His Majesty's Theatre
This exhibition is located in the Music and Performing Arts Library on the 2nd floor of the Alexander Library Building.

Zootopia
This exhibition is located in the Battye Library on the 3rd floor of the Alexander Library Building.

Seniors Week
This exhibition is located in the Battye Library on the 3rd floor of the Alexander Library Building.

Rosetta Stone
The Rosetta Stone gave the world the key to the long-forgotten language of ancient Egypt. The first inscription is in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, the second in Demotic and then the same message is written in Greek. (Alexander Library Building - Theatre Foyer)

Albion Printing Press
An Albion printing press made by Harold & Sons in London about 1850 is on permanent display on the ground floor of the Alexander Library Building. This hand operated letterpress printing machine is still in working order and is on loan from the English Department of the University of Western Australia.