Online Reference:
Libraries, Archives, Galleries & Museums
| 123World Museums & Galleries | A directory of authentic and reliable information to find museums and galleries from around the world. Links will guide you to the official site of the museum or gallery. |
| Artcyclopedia | Search museums and galleries worldwide. |
| ARTINFO Gallery Guide | Search or browse for visual art galleries and art exhibitions around the world. |
| Australian Libraries Gateway | A directory of current information about more than 5,200 Australian libraries, their collections and services. |
| Australian University Libraries | Australian University Library Web Sites. Includes live links to all Australian University library catalogues. |
| Canadian Libraries and Archives | Canada's national collection of books, historical documents, government records, photos, films, maps, music...and more. |
| CAN - Collections Australia Network | Australian cultural heritage collections online including galleries, libraries and museums. |
| CSU Regional Archives and University Art Collection | The Charles Sturt University Regional Archives has been collecting archival material since 1973 and holds both CSU and precursor institutions' corporate records. The University Art Collection is home to a quality collection of twentieth century Australian art works curated for research, teaching and learning purposes. |
| The European Library | The European Library is a membership organisation and it provides online access to digital resources and holdings in Europe’s leading national and research libraries via a single search box. |
| Libraries Australia | Libraries Australia is a resource sharing service managed by the National Library of Australia for Australian libraries and their users. You can search for items held in Australian libraries and institutions by format such as books, films, maps and oral histories. You can also search for items and bibliographic records in external databases such as OCLC Worldcat, Library of Congress (USA), Te Puna (NZ), the British Library (UK) and the University of Hong Kong. |
| National and State Libraries Australasia | The NSLA is a collaborative organisation of state, territory and the national libraries of Australia and New Zealand. The organisation offers knowledge and ideas in the sharing and use of information infrastructure. |
| National Archives of Australia | This site is a starting point for exploring many Australian archive-related sites and resources. |
| National Gallery of Australia | The NGA is an Australian Government Agency which has collected over 160,000 artworks forming part of Australia's national collection. This site includes research resources, information about exhibitions and the collection. |
| National Libraries of the World | Supported by The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), the National Libraries Section is concerned with the full range of functions within national libraries. Follow the link to a list of world-wide National and State libraries. |
| National Museum of Australia | The NMA is a social history museum, exploring the land, nation and people of Australia. This site includes details about collections, conservation techniques, research and scholarship opportunities. A highlight is the online interactive experiences, where viewers can engage with selected social history collections. |
| NSW Government State Records | This website provides access to the official archives of the State of NSW, including catalogues, guides and fact sheets with indexes of names and places and an online gallery of images. |
| Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) | The Pacific Islands Association of Libraries and Archives (PIALA) is the regional association of librarians and archivists in the Pacific area. PIALA has a special focus on Micronesia. |
| UNESCO Archives Portal | An international directory of government, academic and cultural archives. |
| UNESCO Libraries Portal | An international directory of libraries, including academic and research, public, government, and special collections. |
| Virtual Museum of Canada | This site is a definitive online resource for Canada's museums and their collections. It's a unique space features over 600 virtual exhibits, nearly 1 million images, and a wealth of engaging multimedia content. |
| World Digital Library | The World Digital Library makes freely available, in multilingual format, significant resources from countries and cultures around the world. |
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