Accessing the national archival collection at Kingston Library

Boasting more than 45 million items, the national archival collection is a treasure trove of Australian history. We are sure to hold information relevant to your research!

The national archival collection is diverse, comprising paper files, photographs, digital images, audio-visual material, maps and plans.

To assist you in navigating the vast collection, we will guide you through our website, how to search for records of interest, explore the services that we provide online and in our research centres nationwide.

Key topics of interest during this session include military service, immigration, lighthouses, Antarctica, post offices and customs activities.

Parking:

• Maximum 2 hour stay at the library

• Parking in Channel Court shopping complex is maximum 3 hours.

To ensure a successful event, please:

• Let us know if you can’t attend so we can give your place to someone else

• Don't attend if you are unwell

• Follow hygiene practices eg. hand sanitising

• Let us know if you have any support needs or if a support person will be coming with you.

Accessibility:

• 2 permit mobility parking spaces next to the library - 2 hour parking limits

• Level access, automatic entrance doors, wide doorways and aisles for wheelchairs

• Accessible toilet with a change table for children

• Parenting room in Channel Court shopping centre next to the library

Please contact us if you need more information about this program:

• Kingston Library on (03) 6165 6208

• kingston.library@libraries.tas.gov.au

Libraries Tasmania continues implementing Public Health guidelines to ensure our spaces remain as safe as possible for our clients and staff. Wearing a mask indoors is not mandatory but you may wish to do so, especially where physical distancing is not possible.

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