not meeting the definition of “published” in Part 8 of the Libraries Act)
reprints of self-published works produced to correct errors in previous print runs.copies, reprints, recompilations and editions without substantial change (including braille editions and adaptive technologies.).duplicates or reformatted versions of items already widely available to the public.publications primarily about the personal or spiritual development of individuals living in Queensland (unless the creator has a significant public profile as a Queenslander).memoirs and family histories which do not include substantial information about a locality, district or significant public event associated with Queensland.Material which duplicates items already held in the collection is not collected.ĭonations are only accepted for the Memory Collections and must relate substantially to Queensland’s history, culture or development. Donations are not acquired for the Information Collections and are only applicable to State Library’s Memory Collections (principally to the John Oxley Library). Items are purchased for these collections via targeted collection strategies. Particular attention is given to the quality and currency of information provided by State Reference Library collections. The collecting focus is responsive to the future research needs of our community. State Library maintains collections to provide for the information needs of all Queensland residents.
State Library is committed under the Libraries Act 1988 to provide reference and informational services to the state. We collect both original materials (examples are diaries, letters and oral histories) and materials published in and about Queensland and by Queensland authors. Our challenge is to proactively seek material that represents the diversity of the Queensland experience. The emphasis in developing the John Oxley Library collections is on scope and depth rather than on number of items acquired. We acquire a wide range of content, both contemporary and retrospective, in the interests of chronicling events, people, places and ideas that continue to shape Queensland.Ĭontent is acquired for the informational value it contributes to the building of a collection which reflects the Queensland experience. Our collection activities are designed to capture the essence and distinctiveness of Queensland for current and future generations. State Library of Queensland is a leading collector of Queensland's documentary heritage. We also collect material related to Australian fine art and other rare items on a case-by-case basis. family histories published outside Queensland with little or no content relating to Queensland.duplicate copies of titles already held.significantly related to the history, culture or development of Queensland.Įxamples of material we do not collect are:.by a Queensland author/creator (imaginative writing such as fiction, drama or poetry).published in Queensland (legal deposit).We collect material and are interested in items not already held which are: the physical condition of the item(s), and.Content Guidelines for Memory and Content Guidelines for Extraordinary Collections.State Library’s Content Strategy (Memory and Extraordinary Collections).We appreciate hearing from individuals, businesses and organisations about possible donations to our Queensland collections. We acquire our Queensland collections through purchases, donations, private sales, legal deposit, auctions and bequests. State Library is committed to growing its unique Queensland collections for the benefit of current and future generations.
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