For Indigenous Australians
One of the key aims of the State Library of Western Australiais to ensure that Western Australia's diverse cultural heritage is collected, preserved and promoted. Through this role we support researchers and other interested individuals in accessing and sharing these resources to promote a shared understanding of our history and of the different perspectives of different community groups on major historical events.
A significant part of our history and our collection tells stories about the early colonisation and settlement of Western Australia and the devestating impacts of this on Indigenous people. It is an area of our history that has traditionally been told from a European perspective but is increasingly acknowledging Indigenous voices and perspectives. Your State Library is very interested in building on the perspectives and interests of Indigenous Western Australians and reflecting your ongoing interests, concerns, achievements and perspectives in our collections.
For more information about our Indigenous information resources please see our Guide to Indigenous Information. This page provide links to pages that will assist you in finding Indigenous resources in a range of formats; printed publications, e-resources, pictures and films, oral histories, private archives, ephemera and more....
For guidance on starting a search of your family history please see our Guide to Indigenous Family History.
The State Library of Western Australia offers specialised guided tours, educational programs and events in support all of our specialist collection areas including our Indigeous Information Resources. See our What's On pages for an up to date list of tours and events available.
Reference Librarians are available on each floor of the library to assist you in finding the resources you need, and should specialist reference support be required, an appointment can be made with the Indigenous Subject Specialist Librarian through our "Ask a Specialist" Information Service.
The State Library of Western Australia is committed to implementing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Library and Information Resources Network Protocols. We welcome your feedback and advice in regards to our Indigenous collections, services and programs to indigenous.spec@slwa.wa.gov.au in the first instance.
Page last updated: 11/05/2009 11:04:37