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The microform and family history collection are located on Level 3 of the Queensland State Library, tucked away in the back corner. There are about a dozen microfilm readers; you need to ask at the desk in the microform area to use them. Be warned; the microfilm readers are very popular, so come early or be prepared to be put on the waiting list. Generally you cannot pre-book the microfilm readers, but I am told if you are coming from out of town for a short visit, they may allow you to pre-book (probably worth a phone call to try to pre-book if that's your situation). | The microform and family history collection are located on Level 3 of the Queensland State Library, tucked away in the back corner. There are about a dozen microfilm readers; you need to ask at the desk in the microform area to use them. Be warned; the microfilm readers are very popular, so come early or be prepared to be put on the waiting list. Generally you cannot pre-book the microfilm readers, but I am told if you are coming from out of town for a short visit, they may allow you to pre-book (probably worth a phone call to try to pre-book if that's your situation). | ||
The staff of the family history unit are generally very experienced with the records held by the library and their advice can be invaluable. If you are in any way unsure what to do, ask them. Generally the library | The staff of the family history unit are generally very experienced with the records held by the library and their advice can be invaluable. If you are in any way unsure what to do, ask them. Generally the library seems to try to roster at least one member of the family history staff to be on duty at all times, who are augmented by some casual staff (particularly on weekends). The casual staff are generally well-meaning but not the most well-informed, so you may need to seek out the regular staff member for a complex family history question. As a general rule, the regular staff tend to be older and the casual staff younger, but it's not an infallible principle. | ||
Apart from the online catalogue, there is a book that usually sits on the desk of the unit which lists the newspapers for the different areas. Most of the microfilms are stored on the shelves so you can access them yourself, but there may be some that have to accessed from storage -- the catalogue normally indicates when you need to ask the staff or whether you can access the microfilm direct from the shelf. | Apart from the online catalogue, there is a book that usually sits on the desk of the unit which lists the newspapers for the different areas. Most of the microfilms are stored on the shelves so you can access them yourself, but there may be some that have to accessed from storage -- the catalogue normally indicates when you need to ask the staff or whether you can access the microfilm direct from the shelf. | ||
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There is no charge for saving the image to the PC and then emailing it or copying it onto a USB. You can then view the images at home at your leisure and/or print them at home. Personally I find the USB drive very convenient. USB drives (aka "thumb drives", "memory sticks") can be bought from most "computer stores" from around $10+. | There is no charge for saving the image to the PC and then emailing it or copying it onto a USB. You can then view the images at home at your leisure and/or print them at home. Personally I find the USB drive very convenient. USB drives (aka "thumb drives", "memory sticks") can be bought from most "computer stores" from around $10+. | ||
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== Current Electoral Roll == | == Current Electoral Roll == | ||