Public Access
The general public may view records held by Queensland State Archives (QSA) in the Public Search Room
Visiting the Public Search Room
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To obtain a Researcher ID Card,
researchers will need to produce:
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There are strict restrictions on the types of personal items that may be taken into the Public Search Room. A list of what to bring is available for researchers visiting QSA, and the Researcher ID Card application form provides full details. Please note under the terms of the Public Records Act 2002, persons under the age of 14 are not permitted to enter the Public Search Room |
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PDF 78kb)| A Reference Archivist is available to assist in the use of the records. There are no charges - unless copies of records are required. |
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| Archivist available at Reference desk | Public Search Room |
For researchers undertaking a thesis or long-term research project it is advisable to make an appointment with a Senior Reference Archivist for a preliminary interview.
Queensland State Archives offers onsite retrieval of requested records up to 4.00pm. Currently the facility to request records is only available to visitors within the Public Search Room at QSA and clients are unable to pre-order records using the ArchivesSearch catalogue.
However if you are visiting from a regional, interstate or international area a reference archivist can assist by pre-ordering records you have identified prior to your visit. Please email info@archives.qld.gov.au to determine if the items you wish to view when visiting QSA are available and to make the relevant arrangements.
Research Aids
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Many aids have been prepared to assist researchers when visiting the Public Search Room. These include:
- Brief Guides
- Search Procedures
- QSA Indexes to frequently used series of records - such as inquests, wills and mineral leases
- Departmental Guides - such as the Colonial Secretary's Office and Railway Departments
- Pathways - for example immigration and mines.
- Other Indexes - a selection of Indexes created by other Agencies which complement the QSA collection.
For more information, please contact us by mail, email, telephone or facsimile or complete our online enquiry form.
Reproducing materials obtained through Queensland State Archives
For published material, Government (Crown) copyright expires after 50 years from the date of first publication. Therefore, if Queensland Government material was published over 50 years ago, permission is not required.
For non-published materials, Government (Crown) copyright exists in perpetuity. Therefore, for most of the records in the custody of the Queensland State Archives, it is necessary to obtain permission prior to the reproduction of items.
The Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) has prepared information about Crown Copyright to assist people wishing to reproduce Queensland Government material which is found at DEEDI website copyright page.
Most agencies of the Queensland government manage their own copyright materials. Go to the contact list which is found on at DEEDI website page to locate the relevant Queensland Government copyright contact.
For further information on Crown Copyright, see the COPY RIGHT ACT 1968
For further information on the duration of Crown Copyright see the COPYRIGHT ACT 1968 - SECT 180
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