Using the Collection

Ephemera

Finding what you want

The Catalogue is a good place to start to find ephemera. However, as cataloguing of the ephemera collection is still in process, you may need to use a number of methods to find material.

Readers may request material for use at any time using eCallslips via the Library's catalogue.

Arrangement

The print ephemera collection is arranged by subject across five key sequences:

Entries for general subjects are progressively being added to the Library's catalogue: to find these, add 'Ephemera General' to any keyword search.

The PROMPT collection provides access to a range of materials relating to the performing arts in Australia: programmes, brochures, publicity information and more. To find performing arts ephemera in the catalogue, add 'PROMPT' to any keyword search.

Finding aids

The following holding lists of programs in the PROMPT collection for selected individuals, companies and entrepreneurs are available:

A shelf list of the PROMPT collection is also available for browsing in the Petherick Reading Room.

Websites

Digital ephemera is stored and made accessible through PANDORA: Australia's Web Archive as well as through the catalogue.

Copying and borrowing material from the collection

Material from the ephemera collection can be copied subject to copyright and permissions restrictions, and preservation risks. Copies may be requested through the Copies Direct Service.

Material from the ephemera collection is not available for loan.

 

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