GRAND LODGE
OF ANTIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND NORTHERN TERRITORY

The Library's purpose is to provide a collection of knowledge materials available as a resource to Freemasons and members of the public in South Australia and Northern Territory. 

The collection includes Reference Materials and Archives.  These are in the form of various media, including written (books, periodicals, pamphlets and ephemera), audio and videotapes, and compact disks. 

The Grand Librarian is Mr George Woolmer OAM MEd.  He is responsible for the care, maintenance and improvement of the collection and for the provision of finding aids such as catalogues.  The Librarian is able to provide advice to those using the Library.

The Masonic Library has a branch in Darwin.
 

Use of the Library

The Library is available for use by general readers, and by those preparing lectures and engaged in research.  Members of the public may use the Library for various purposes including learning about Freemasonry, family history, academic studies and research.

Library Hours

11.00am - 2.00pm : Mondays and Wednesdays  (when Librarian in attendance)
 

Highlights of the Collection

Specialized collection of books about Freemasonry: Masonic principles, ideas and philosophy;  Masonic history; South Australian and Northern Territory Masonic history; Masonic periodicals and research materials. 

For further information about the scope of the collection please review the Library Classification System.
 

Access

Open to the public during Library Hours. 

Disabled access to the building is via a side entrance on the western side. 

Car parking is restricted; two public car parks adjoin the building, one in Frome Street and the other on North Terrace.

Register with the duty Librarian

Located at:
4th Floor
Adelaide Masonic Centre
254 North Terrace, ADELAIDE SA
Australia 5000
 

Volunteers, Gifts, Donations and Bequests

The Library could not function satisfactorily without the varied skills, time and work contributed by our Volunteers. Any person wishing to assist should contact the Grand Librarian.

The Library has benefited greatly in the past from Gifts, Donations and Bequests.  Any person considering making a gift or donation to the Library is requested to consult the Grand Librarian.
 

How to Contact the Library

Mailing address:

Grand Librarian
Grand Lodge of South Australia and Northern Territory
PO Box 19 
RUNDLE MALL 
ADELAIDE SA 5000
AUSTRALIA

Email: glsa@freemasonrysaust.org.au Attention: Grand Librarian
Phone: 08 8223 1633 
Fax: 08 8224 0755
 

Other Library sites

Masonic libraries are to be found in all other Grand Lodges in Australia. 

The Masonic Library & Museum Association - an international organization of Librarians, Archivists, Curators, & Directors.

AMMLA - the Association of Masonic Museums, Libraries and Archives in Europe. 

For some overseas Masonic Libraries (some with online catalogues) - CLICK HERE for a pdf file

Other libraries in Australia - see the Australian Libraries Gateway and the National Library of Australia. 

Many Australian libraries are supported by Friends groups - FOLA exists to support such groups.

The Australian Library and Information Association [ALIA] is the professional organisation for the Australian library and information services sector.

ACN is a large portal for Australian culture and recreation.

Lists of useful Internet search engines may be found at

• Adelaide University Library website 
• the "Find" section of the State Library of South Australia website 

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