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Find out where our reading rooms are, how to book a group visit and pre-order records

Our reading rooms

Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat (Kingswood only) 10am-4pm Closed: Sun & Public Holidays

  • Western Sydney Records Centre »
    143 O'Connell Street, Kingswood
    Tick Microformed records
    Tick Original (uncopied) material

    There is a readers' lounge equipped with a fridge and a microwave as well as complimentary tea and coffee (there are no shops nearby).
  • Sydney Records Centre »
    2 Globe Street, The Rocks, Sydney
    Tick Microformed records
    Cross Original (uncopied) material

    Find out which records are copied by consulting
    Archives Investigator
    (The city reading room is closing 30 June 2012)

Group visits to the reading rooms

Groups are very welcome to visit the reading rooms. To assist with planning we ask that groups contact us one month in advance of the visit by filling in the Group Booking Form. This is particularly important on Saturdays when the reading rooms are staffed at minimum levels.

A group booking can be used for five (5) or more people

We suggest that you also read our 'Getting Started' page which provides useful information and other links about visiting the reading rooms. Short tours of the Western Sydney Records Centre can also be presented to groups of five or more people (weekdays only). Book a tour when you book your visit.

Current group bookings

We have groups booked to visit the Western Sydney Reading Room on:

May

Wednesday 30 May 2012

June

Friday 1 June 2012

Saturday 2 June

Wednesday 6 June 2012

Wednesday 13 June 2012

Friday 15 June 2012

Wednesday 20 June 2012

Wednesday 27 June 2012

 

July

Thursday 5 July 2012

Saturday 14 July 2012

Thursday 19 July 2012

Wednesday 25 July 2012

Thursday 26 July 2012

August

Saturday 4 August 2012


 

 

September

Wednesday 5 September 2012

Wednesday 12 September 2012

Monday 17 September 2012

Wednesday 26 September 2012

 

October

Wednesday 10 October 2012

Wednesday 31 October 2012

Take advantage of the pre-order service

To make the most of your group visit to the WSRC we suggest that you use our pre-order service. Each group member can order up to four items in advance using the online pre-order form. Pre-orders save you time as you can begin your research as soon as you arrive.

Copy service

We may be unable to provide same-day copy service for photocopies ordered in the reading room. If copy orders cannot be completed on the same day, we will make arrangements for the copies to be posted or collected. See our Guarantee of Service.

Talks and Seminars

Keep in mind that the reading room does get busy on days when a talk is scheduled in our Activities Program.

Research tips
Apply for a reader's ticket
Required for viewing original (uncopied) material). See more »
Digital cameras and self-service copiers
Save money on photocopying and photograph the records using your digital camera, or one of ours. Copy microformed records onto a USB stick. See more »
Pre-order records
Make the most of your research time and request records in advance.
See more »
Wi-Fi
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