Inside the Mitchell Library's bronze doors: When good intentions met colonialism Investigation uncovers how principal librarian William Ifould's 1942 commission perpetuated paternalism and historical inaccuracies in Sydney's iconic library doors.

Inside the Mitchell Library's bronze doors: When good intentions met colonialism

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My Three Favourite Libraries Tell your story!

#StateLibraryNSW is celebrating its 200th Anniversary and the "power of libraries and their enduring place in the hearts of communities across NSW and beyond", inviting people to share personal reflections on libraries. Here's mine! ❤️ #books #libraries shareyourstory.sl.nsw.gov.au/story/my-thr...

Another #sydneyjigsawpuzzle!
Who would have thought it…

The City of Sydney [a bird's-eye view] [cartographic material] 1888 by MS Hill, sketches the burgeoning town, the civic centre, busy harbour, the distant fields…

Jigsaw produced by #StateLibraryNSW

Get it as a pair to our #publicsydneypuzzle

Save the date: Macquarie Street Building to reopen on Tuesday 9 December Be the first to see the State Library’s newly refurbished Macquarie Street Building when it reopens to the public at 9 am on Tuesday 9 December.

Be the first to see the #hcnswmember The State Library of New South Wales newly refurbished Macquarie Street Building tomorrow at 9am!

Come along to see the new ground floor and Bashir Reading Room

Check out more information via buff.ly/9PL3izH

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I love meetings at libraries that include looking through the stacks and end in an expertly curated exhibition. Get into the State Library of New South Wales to see Paper Universe: The book as art. It's delightful!
@wmau.bsky.social #StateLibraryNSW #ArtBooks #LoveLibraries

I do it for you on my #statelibrarynsw bookshop visits. BTW you do know you have more than one book title available there?!

Photo of me, a white woman, sitting at a bay window seat, smiling with an open book in my hands. Ornate wood panels and bookshelves are in the background. The location is the Shakespeare Room of the State Library of NSW.

My reading spot for the day…The Shakespeare Room in the #StateLibraryNSW 📚
A beautiful room to escape the cold (it’s winter here), enjoy the amazing woodwork and stained glass windows ✨

My photo of the Mitchell Reading Room at the State Library of NSW. My desk in the foreground with open books and laptop, a large and ornate book-lined room in the background, filled with people studying.

In Sydney for work but managed to squeeze in a quick visit to my happy place. #StateLibraryNSW
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