Over the years, many State Records Office clients have used both the 3rd floor Reading Room and the State Records Office Search Room. Co-locating these services has enabled researchers interested in the history, identity, environment, development and culture of Western Australia and its people to access relevant archival material from a single location.
Clients may request to view State Archives in the Reading Room by placing requests via the SRO’s online catalogue, or alternatively can place digitisation orders through the same catalogue. State Records Office clients that wish to discuss their research by booking an appointment with an Archivist on Duty.
For general research
Visits to the Battye Library are open to everyone at all library opening times on a self-serve basis. You will find a range of reference material and microfilm available for research in this space.
Viewing original material
The Reading Room is available to clients who have pre-ordered original archives material and the Reading Room is open during State Library of WA opening hours.
Research assistance
Should you need any assistance with your research, especially if you're starting out, wish to access restricted archives, or don't seem to be able to find the information your looking for in the materials you are viewing, please book an appointment with one of our specialist Archivists. These appointments are a new service enabling the State Records Office to provide you with one-on-one attention and help with your research work.
