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We reply to most email enquiries within 2 working days. 
 
Photograph: Information Desk, Customs House Library © City of Sydney.

E-Reference

Members can now access many of the library's key reference books online.

Oxford Online

Access Oxford's huge and comprehensive range of resources from home*. Dictionaries (English and bilingual), general reference, art and music encyclopedias.

* To log-in type syd then your library card number (omit spaces) in the 'Library barcode login' option.

 

 

Homework Help

YourTutor connects students (up to year 12) with a subject expert who can help students with math, science, social studies or English questions.

Library members can access this online service free of charge. YourTutor is available Monday through Friday 4pm - 8pm. Click here to try YourTutor today! Members only.

Patron using the library catalogue.

Popular Resources

Sydney Morning Herald online full-text (1996 to the present)
Members only.

Sydney Library catalogue use the catalogue to find books available at the library.

Explore Your City - Sydney: a social atlas, 2006 (ABS data)

Inter-Library-Loans

If the book you need is not listed on the City of Sydney Library catalogue let us know. We can borrow books for you from public libraries around Australia for just $1.50. Members only.

Photograph: patron using the library catalogue at Customs House Library © City of Sydney.

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Last Updated: Thursday 6 August, 2009

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