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The [http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/ Queensland State Library] is operated by the Queensland Government. There is a large family history section containing books and other records typically found in most family history libraries. However, what sets the Queensland State Library apart from other family history libraries are its extensive microfilm collection of Queensland newspapers and the current electoral roll. | |||
The library's catalogue is available online but is not the easiest one to use. Nonetheless once you have mastered it, you can see easily if a particular resource is available before visiting the library. | The library's catalogue is available online but is not the easiest one to use. Nonetheless once you have mastered it, you can see easily if a particular resource is available before visiting the library. | ||
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The Queensland State Library is a reference library, which means you cannot borrow materials from it but must consult the information in the library. However, they have an [http://wrms.slq.qld.gov.au/callsubmit/TPWebCallEntry.asp "Ask a Librarian"] online service to assist those who are unable to visit the library in person. It is sometimes said that this service is only available to residents of Queensland, but in practice this restriction is randomly enforced. | The Queensland State Library is a reference library, which means you cannot borrow materials from it but must consult the information in the library. However, they have an [http://wrms.slq.qld.gov.au/callsubmit/TPWebCallEntry.asp "Ask a Librarian"] online service to assist those who are unable to visit the library in person. It is sometimes said that this service is only available to residents of Queensland, but in practice this restriction is randomly enforced. | ||
The Queensland State Library also contains the [[John Oxley Library]], which collects material relating to the history of Queensland. | The Queensland State Library also contains the [[John Oxley Library]], which collects material relating to the history of Queensland. | ||
== Visiting the Queensland State Library == | == Visiting the Queensland State Library == | ||
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For reasons unknown, there is no online information about the cost of parking at Queensland State Library (there are a series of WWW links that ultimately do not reach the information!). However, as at April 2008, the carpark underneath the library costs $12 per entry (that is, whether you stay for 1 minute or all day). There are two other nearby carparks also run by the state government (under the Art Gallery/Museum and under the Queensland Performing Art Centre) with the same prices. Generally there is a person in a booth to take your money but at quiet times you may need to use the machine which takes coins, notes or credit cards. The area is very well-served by public transport (train, bus and ferry) -- see [http://www.translink.com.au/ TransLink] for timetables. | For reasons unknown, there is no online information about the cost of parking at Queensland State Library (there are a series of WWW links that ultimately do not reach the information!). However, as at April 2008, the carpark underneath the library costs $12 per entry (that is, whether you stay for 1 minute or all day). There are two other nearby carparks also run by the state government (under the Art Gallery/Museum and under the Queensland Performing Art Centre) with the same prices. Generally there is a person in a booth to take your money but at quiet times you may need to use the machine which takes coins, notes or credit cards. The area is very well-served by public transport (train, bus and ferry) -- see [http://www.translink.com.au/ TransLink] for timetables. | ||
Following the redevelopment of the library, the old cafeteria has been replaced by a privately-operated coffee shop. Some library users have complained about having to pay higher prices for fancier food so check the menu and prices before you order! There are other cheaper cafes and takeaways if you walk back towards the Southbank area. There are plenty of pleasant spots outside the library with fabulous river views where you can eat if you choose to bring a picnic lunch. | Following the redevelopment of the library, the old cafeteria has been replaced by a privately-operated coffee shop. Some library users have complained about having to pay higher prices for fancier food so check the menu and prices before you order! There are other cheaper cafes and takeaways if you walk back towards the Southbank area. There are plenty of pleasant spots outside the library with fabulous river views where you can eat if you choose to bring a picnic lunch. | ||
== Queensland Newspapers == | == Queensland Newspapers == | ||
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* save your image to the attached PC and then copy it onto a USB drive (remember to bring one with you) | * save your image to the attached PC and then copy it onto a USB drive (remember to bring one with you) | ||
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+. | ||
== Current Electoral Roll == | == Current Electoral Roll == | ||
The current electoral roll is available on microfiche at the Queensland State Library. | The current electoral roll is available on microfiche at the Queensland State Library. It is divided into States, but is then alphabetically by surname then given name within each State. It is thereforefore very easy to find someone so long as you have an idea which state they are in, and if you don't know which state, then searching all of them isn't too tedious. | ||
Increasing concerns about privacy and identity fraud have greatly limited the accessibility of the current electoral roll in recent years. Indeed the Australian Electoral Commission have changed their access rules quite a lot over the past few years because of the competing tensions between privacy and the need for public access to ensure the integrity of the electoral roll. As a result, state libraries are one of the few organisations apart from the Australian Electoral Commission itself who are allowed to have a copy of the current electoral roll. | Increasing concerns about privacy and identity fraud have greatly limited the accessibility of the current electoral roll in recent years. Indeed the Australian Electoral Commission have changed their access rules quite a lot over the past few years because of the competing tensions between privacy and the need for public access to ensure the integrity of the electoral roll. As a result, state libraries are one of the few organisations apart from the Australian Electoral Commission itself who are allowed to have a copy of the current electoral roll. | ||
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Because of the privacy considerations, the current electoral rolls has only the person's name and address, nothing more. Also people can request to have a "silent" entry if they can claim that they would be at risk if their address were to be published on the electoral roll (typically this is celebrities and people who are fleeing from abusive relationships). | Because of the privacy considerations, the current electoral rolls has only the person's name and address, nothing more. Also people can request to have a "silent" entry if they can claim that they would be at risk if their address were to be published on the electoral roll (typically this is celebrities and people who are fleeing from abusive relationships). | ||
Although the current electoral roll can be accessed at some Australian Electoral Commission offices, some family historians have reported being "discouraged" by AEC staff from accessing the roll at the AEC offices, but there appears to be no "discouragements" at Queensland State Library. | Although the current electoral roll can be accessed at some Australian Electoral Commission offices, some family historians have reported being "discouraged" by AEC staff from accessing the roll at the AEC offices, but there appears to be no "discouragements" at Queensland State Library. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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* [http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/ Queensland State Library] - main page | * [http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/ Queensland State Library] - main page | ||
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