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The State Library of New South Wales, along with New South Wales Parliamentary Library and University of Sydney Library are entitled to "receive a copy of every book first published in New South Wales within two months of publication. 'Book' is defined in the Act as any book, newspaper, pamphlet, leaflet, music, map, chart or plan separately ...
The public libraries in New South Wales are operated by local councils, in some cases cooperatively as "regional libraries". [9] There are 89 library services which operate more than 350 public libraries across the state. [10] All NSW libraries are governed by the Library Act 1939 [11] and managed financially by the State Library of New South ...
Concise Guide to the State Archives. State Records of NSW. 2004. Archived from the original on 28 May 1997; Colonial Secretary's papers 1822-1877, State Library of Queensland- includes digitised letters written by the New South Wales Government Architect, primarily Ambrose Hallen, to the Colonial Secretary of New South Wales
The first NSLA meeting was held at the State Library of Western Australia in September 2006. [1] At the November 2017 meeting, NSLA developed a new strategic plan and business model, deciding to focus on Australian constituents and stakeholders, and from 2018 the name became National and State Libraries Australia. [1]
In the late 1930s, the Newcastle Council had begun plans for a free library, and the Newcastle School of Arts (which at the time had a subscription library) had offered space in their building for one, [7] but plans were put on hold until the mid 1940s as resources were being prioritised for World War II. [8]
Sutherland Shire Council adopted the Library Act 1939 (NSW) in 1952, [49] which provided free library services for people in New South Wales. [50] Cronulla School of the Arts offered their library space for the library-to-be in 1953. [51] Sutherland Library opened in 1953 in the home of a former doctor, with 8000 books. [52]
Wilcannia Athenaeum, 2017. The Wilcannia Athenaeum is a heritage listed, rusticated sandstone building in the town of Wilcannia, New South Wales.Built in 1883 and located at 37 Reid St, the Athenaeum was established to be an institution for community education, a school of arts [a] and included a public library.
The Library Council of New South Wales is the governing body of the State Library of New South Wales, as described in The Library Act 1939 (NSW). [1] The Library Council also has specific responsibilities to monitor the operation of public libraries in NSW which includes inspections and the payment of financial subsidies.