Location, Parking and Access
How to get here including information on public transport.

Contact Information
General and specialist staff contact details.

Opening Hours
Including public holiday opening hours information.

Battye Library
The J S Battye Library of West Australian History - published and documentary heritage.

State Reference Library
General and specialised information services provided by staff of the five subject libraries that make up the State Reference Library.

Public Library Services
Services and resources for everyone offered through a state wide network of public libraries.

Facilities & Services
The State Library has a wide range of facilities and services to make your visit more convenient.

Electronic Resources
The State Library of Western Australia has a wide range of Australian and International online databases and indexes. Due to licence agreements, most are only for use in the State Library except for Encyclopaedia Britannica Online, which is available for use from home using your public library membership card number.

Events
The What's New section will keep you informed of all current and upcoming events including exhibitions, film screenings, and the annual Western Australian Premier's Book Awards. Many of these events take place in the Centre for the Book.

Tours
Tours can be arranged for small groups or school students by prior arrangement.

The State Library Shop
A specialist retail outlet where you can explore an exciting range of books and other interesting mechandise for sale. The Discard Book Shop, located opposite the State Library Shop provides daily access to discarded library material at an affordable price. Book Sales are also held in metropolitan and country locations.

Getting Around the Alexander Library Building
Guide to the State Library collections and services, including floor plans, a subject guide and access for those with special needs.

Venue Hire
Central location and modern, well equipped facilities catering for gatherings of 12 to 207 makes the State Library a good choice for your next meeting, seminar or function.