The State Library of South Australia is a wonderful research area. It has copies of the ships registers that brought the free settlers to Adelaide in 1836. There are family histories, old business directories and it is amazing what can be found out. The Bradman area is also in this library and there are many computers and all that is expected in a State Library
I joined a free tour of the Library for both the old and new sections.In the Mortlock Wing, one can see the history of Adelaide through the various displays on the sides of the old library. No wonder with its French Renaissance architecture, it was featured in a list of the top 20 most beautiful libraries of the world in 2014. I was told that the archives beneath it hold valuable rare books of Australian and international value. The new wing has reference materials has a wide range of formats from microfilms to digital. It's indeed a public library for everyone.
I love the Glenelg and Brighton Libraries mainly for their service and gorgeous staff. You dont find that at Adelaide Library, in fact to spot a staff member is extremely difficult. I understand its all about self service but I dont enjoy that aspect.
the tour at 11am was interesting we had, french, Canadian, Austrian, Nepalese on the tour, it took one hour and showed the beautiful Mortlock library off, a good hour spent
we were down in SA for the fashion icons exhibit but noticed The State Library had an exhibit called Yesterdays Heros on rock icons from SA and how the music scene was exploded by their contribution!! Wow the memories, with music piped through we walked around fascinated while humming and toe tapping!! Thanks for the memories SA
Don't miss a visit to this beautiful library and especially the Mortlock wing. The free tour starts at 11h00 and is very informative with a surprise or two included. Remember your camera. Also a very pleasant place to study. Toilets well looked after. Also worth a visit is the South Australian Museum, right next door!
很有特色的图书馆上下两层中间挑高。每本书都很有历史,在里面看书像进入时光隧道跑进哈利波特的世界,安静又美,适合短暂停留拍照。。
The revamped design, variety of spaces and free wifi make this a top notch facility. Appreciate the great staff assistance.
I called into the State Library to get some family history information for a friend in the UK. It was very well signposted and everyone we spoke to was very helpful. One gentleman also pointed out a place of interest we may like to visit connected to my friends family history,The place is light and airy and has a modern feel, not your usual stuffy library. The exhibitions looked interesting and well put together. We didn't know about the coffee shop at the entrance, but would call next time we are in town it looked very inviting.
We went for the 2pm free tour and learned a little bit of South Australia history in the Mortlock Chamber as well as another exhibition and services in the library itself. It was good and enriching and would be better if it didn't felt as rushed.