Mortlock Library Published Collections Legislation ensures that the Mortlock Library receives all material published in South Australia, including audio-visual material and computer disks. If you are publishing in South Australia please check with our staff regarding Legal Deposit requirements. Mortlock Library Archival Collections Material of an archival nature such as family, business or society records, oral history tapes and photographs are largely received through donation. We appeal to all South Australians, or those with South Australian connections, who may hold archival or published material relating to South Australia, to seek advice from our staff before disposing of items. The Mortlock Library is open to the general public during all of the State Library's opening hours.
Staff are available to assist with enquiries ranging from ready reference to more detailed research.
Please note the conditions outlined on the Research page. Some points to bear in mind Because we need both to preserve and make available Mortlock material, it is not for loan and very little is on direct open access. Hence more time needs to be allowed when using the Mortlock Library than might be required when using a local lending library. Preservation material requires careful handling. Users need to observe certain procedures and must have a Readers Ticket to obtain entry to the Mortlock Reading Room where materials are made available.