People use the library to research information on dementia, read about experiences of other carers and people with dementia and to learn about coping strategies.
Materials are also available for health and aged care professionals and students.
The library has over 1800 items for loan. These include videos, books and conference proceedings. Journal articles may be photocopied. The library has compiled a database of over 4000 references, which is constantly updated as new material is received. The Dementia Library is located at the North Ryde Family Resource Centre.