Policies and guidelines

Conditions of Entry

Welcome to State Library of Queensland. Our Conditions of Entry support the enjoyment and safety of visitors and staff. State Library includes our South Bank building and The Edge.

While here, you are welcome to:

interact with others with courtesy and respect
use State Library collections, facilities, equipment and property with care and respect
consume food or drinks (including water) in designated areas
take photos (without flash) and film for private purposes, except in areas where photography and filming are signed as restricted, and observing these restrictions:
tripods, monopods, gimbals and lighting equipment are not permitted
large scale commercial photography and filming requires prior written permission from State Library
onsite wedding photography (levels 2-5) is only possible for those who have booked their wedding, ceremony, or reception in a State Library venue
avoid photographing or filming children who are not under your care.
bring bags onsite, other than in restricted areas. Bags exceeding 40 cm (l) x 30 cm (w) x 35 cm (h) may pose a safety risk to others and cannot be placed in the cloak room.
bring prams and strollers into spaces, taking care to avoid other visitors or property
make comments and suggestions about our services so that we can consider improvements or inform library staff if you become aware of any risk or potential risk to people or property.

You must not:

leave your children (under the age of 12) unsupervised
smoke or vape
bring or consume alcohol or illegal substances
bring items that could be used as a weapon including those that could harm or be considered threatening
behave in a way that is violent, aggressive, threatening, intimidating, offensive, objectionable, humiliating or inconsiderate of staff or visitors
create a disturbance or public nuisance; cause loss or damage to State Library property, staff or visitors; or interfere with business operations or the enjoyment of visitors
fail to meet a minimum standard of dress or personal hygiene (appropriate clothes and footwear is required)
use language or display any sign, item or material which is offensive or objectionable, in the reasonable opinion of State Library staff, including content, which is sexually explicit, expresses racial hatred or depicts representations of violence
engage in canvassing or hawking
distribute unapproved printed material or merchandise, or display unapproved audio-visual materials
bring electric recreational vehicles such as e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards and their removable batteries inside State Library premises.
leave your bags or belongings unattended

State Library reserves the right to:

exclude or remove any individual who does not comply with our Conditions of entry, rules and policies as well as government regulations and laws
inspect any bag, luggage or object, regardless of description, upon entry and departure from State Library
photograph, film or record events and activities that take place within State Library premises for reporting, archival and promotional purposes
use CCTV cameras throughout the premises to enhance security of property and individuals