Discover hidden treasures at the State Library: A librarian's tale

Have you ever wondered what secrets lie within the State Library's collections? Join our Published Collections Librarians and see some of the Library’s fascinating rare books, maps, and documents. Discover the stories behind these incredible items, including some surprisingly early publications and hear what our librarians have learned along the way.

Image: Arcana, or, The Museum of natural history : containing the most recent discovered objects embellished with coloured plates ... combining a general survey of nature, London : Printed by George Smeeton for James Stratford, 1811.