Royal Geographical Society of South Australia
RGSSA Library
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NUC symbol: SRGS
Former name/s: Royal Geographical Society of Australasia (South Australian Branch)
Abbreviations and acronyms: RGSSA; RGS
Short name: RGSSA Library
Library type/s: Local/Family history ; Research
; Special
URL of parent organisation:
http://www.rgssa.org.au/
URL of Library:
http://www.rgssa.org.au/Library_Overview.htm
URL of Web catalogue:
http://rgssa.slimlib.com.au/
Library system used:
InMagic
Classification scheme/s in use:
Dewey
Other access aids:
Many books are listed on Libraries Australia; some are also listed on the SA catalogue.
Some databases of resources are on the RGSSA website.
Highlights of the collection: The RGSSA purchased the York Gate Library of some 7500 titles in 1905. Contains 27 books published before 1599, oldest 1482. Includes three Joseph Banks' manuscripts and 18 original George French Angas watercolours.
Details of public access: Open to the public
Conditions of access:
RGSSA members may borrow most items post 1920
Library opening hours:
10 am - 1 pm Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
This library also has entries in:
Comments: Request document delivery through State Library of SA.
Library's street address:
Mortlock Wing, State Library of South Australia
North Tce, Adelaide
SA
5000
AUSTRALIA
Library's mailing address:
PO Box 3661 Rundle Mall
Adelaide
SA
5000
AUSTRALIA
Email: library@rgssa.org.au
Phone: 08 82077266
Fax: 08 82077265
Australian Business Number: 93 978 549 002
NB* International callers,
add the +61 prefix for Australia
and drop the 0 from the area code from phone and fax numbers. For example, 01 2345 6789 becomes +61 1 2345 6789.
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