ACT Heritage Library, Research library in Australian Capital Territory, Australia
The ACT Heritage Library is a research library in Canberra housing manuscripts, photographs, maps, and newspapers. The collection documents the development of the Australian Capital Territory and provides access to microfilm readers and internet for research work.
The library was founded to document and preserve the history and development of Australia's capital city. It has collected local records for many decades, contributing to the preservation of the region's memory.
The collection reflects the personal and everyday history of the region through photographs and documents showing how people lived and worked here. Visitors can see how community life and local identity developed over time.
It's best to plan your visit with enough time to explore the collections. The staff is helpful and can guide you through the available resources and research tools.
Visitors can use recording kits to capture oral histories from people in the region. These personal recordings become part of the permanent collection, preserving living memories for the future.
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