Primary contact
60 Stirling Highway, NedlandsPerth, Western Australia 6009
Identity area
Identifier
daa/598
Authorized form of name
Local Studies Collection, Nedlands Library, Perth
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
- Municipal
Contact area
Anthea Harris
Type
Address
Street address
60 Stirling Highway, Nedlands
Locality
Perth
Region
Western Australia
Country name
Postal code
6009
Telephone
08 9273 3644
Fax
Note
Description area
History
The Nedlands Library Local studies Collection has been developed since the 1980s as part of the library.
Geographical and cultural context
The City of Nedlands was declared in 1959 but has been settled by Europeans since 1830. Before that the Whadjuk Noongah people were caretakers of the land.
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Two librarians who jobshare and many volunteers.
Records management and collecting policies
Any material relating to the people and places of Nedlands over time.
Buildings
In the main Nedlands Library building.
Holdings
Photographs, documents, oral histories, maps, digital copies of minutes and other materials.
You can now view photos of Nedland’s local faces, places and past events online at Picture Nedlands, the online photograph database - for further details, see https://www.nedlands.wa.gov.au/libraries/local-studies-collection.
You can now view photos of Nedland’s local faces, places and past events online at Picture Nedlands, the online photograph database - for further details, see https://www.nedlands.wa.gov.au/libraries/local-studies-collection.
Finding aids, guides and publications
Library catalogue. Occasional publications on themes of Nedlands history.
Access area
Opening times
Open Monday and Friday 9.30am-6pm; Tuesday to Thursday 9.30am-8pm; Saturday 9am-1pm; Sunday 1-5pm.
Access conditions and requirements
Make an appointment with a Local Studies Librarian.
Accessibility
Accessible to all. Disabled parking bays available.
Services area
Research services
Appointments can be made with a Local Studies Librarian for assistance. A librarian might be available if you visit without an appointment.
Reproduction services
Original documents and photographs can be scanned while you wait using the Local Studies facilities. There may be charge if copies are not donated. PCs and scanners are available for public use.
Public areas
The Library is open to the public.
Control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Created 20 August 2018
Language(s)
Script(s)
Sources
Maintenance notes
Access points
Access Points
- Arts and Culture (Thematic area)
- Built Environment (Thematic area)
- Communication (Thematic area)
- Defence (Thematic area)
- Environment (Thematic area)
- Family / Domestic Life (Thematic area)
- Genealogical (Thematic area)
- Geography (Thematic area)
- Immigration (Thematic area)
- Industry, Manufacturing and Commerce (Thematic area)
- Local Studies (Thematic area)
- Natural Resources (Thematic area)
- Populations (Thematic area)
- Recreation / Leisure / Sports (Thematic area)
- Science and Technology (Thematic area)
- Social Organisations and Activities (Thematic area)
- Transportation (Thematic area)