Getting started
Looking for shipping information or pictures of ships, particularly from the 19th century? Do you want to know about arrivals to and departures from New South Wales? This guide will take you to the key resources. We also tell you how to use some of the more complex ones.
You will need to sign up for a Library card to use many of the resources.
We've added icons next to each resource so you know where you can use them.
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In the Library, or anywhere if you are a NSW resident with a Library card |
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Only in the Library |
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Publicly available - you don't need a Library card |
Opening hours
| Reading room opening hours | |
| Monday to Thursday | 9 am to 8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am to 5 pm |
| Weekends | 10 am to 5 pm |
| Mitchell Library is closed on Sundays. | |
| Opening hours may vary on public holidays. View opening hours. |
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Contact us
| State Library of NSW Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia |
| Ask a Librarian |













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