The Petherick Reading Room provides support to those engaged in advanced research including authors, scholars, academics and independent researchers.

Petherick Readers' cards are not required for use of material in the Special Collections or Main Reading Rooms.

Contact information

YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION WHEN COLLECTING YOUR PETHERICK READER'S CARD.

Terms and Conditions

The National Library of Australia is committed to protecting your privacy under the Privacy Act 1988. When you apply to be a Petherick Reader, we will collect your personal information, including name and email address, for the purpose of:

  • processing your application
  • managing your account as Petherick Reader if your application is approved
  • facilitating the provision of Library services to you as a Petherick Reader.

When you apply to be a Petherick Reader, we may also use your personal information in accordance with the National Library’s Privacy Policy, such as sending you information about Library services, events and activities unless you unsubscribe or tell us you do not wish for your information to be used for certain purposes.

By submitting your Petherick Reader application, you consent to:

We will only use and/or disclose your personal information as described in the National Library’s Privacy Policy, and you provide consent. You may contact the Library at any time to withdraw consent.