This research collection includes information on the history of Auburn, family history resources, photographs of the local area and Auburn City Council information. This collection is housed at the Auburn Library and is available for use in the library only.
The collection is ‘reference-only’, which means items cannot be borrowed. It includes:
- Back copies of the local newspaper - Auburn Review
- Auburn City Council documents such as minutes of Council meetings, strategic plans and policies
- Photographs of the local area
- Family history resources such as local street directories and cemetery records
- Publications about the local area such as histories of local schools and churches
- A vertical file collection that includes information about various aspects of the Auburn area, such as landmarks and prominent people in the community
Enquires about the Local Studies Collection
Our staff at the Auburn Library Reference desk can provide assistance with using the collection. However, staff cannot undertake lengthy or ongoing personal research or family history research on your behalf.
For information on the collection and how to use it, please ask staff at Auburn Library Reference Desk, or contact the Community Liaison Librarian on (02) 9735 1250 or by email to
auburnlibrary@auburn.nsw.gov.au
Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com gives users instant access to a wide range of resources for genealogical and historical research. It can be accessed within any Auburn City Library Service branch, either from one of our public Internet computers or on your own laptop via our wireless network.