izone

izone facilities & services

The izone contains the main reference service for the State and a help desk for assistance with access to the most frequently used Tasmanian material. It is accessible by lift. Lockers are provided for clients. The izone offers:

• Access to a range of local and international magazines and newspapers, frequently used reference books including Tasmanian subjects, magazines, maps, government records, non-state records, parliamentary papers, CDROM indexes and databases
• Personal assistance from archival and library specialists for all your information and research needs
  
• Individual and group study areas
• Comfortable reading spaces for browsing magazines and newspapers
• A dedicated family history area
• Microspace - providing access to electoral rolls, Tasmanian newspapers and many archival records and items on microfilm and microfiche (closes at 6.00pm on Fridays). 
• Card indexes to early Tasmanian records
• Access to the History Room, a secure area for viewing Tasmania's unique documentary heritage
  
• Free PCs and internet. Microsoft Office available including Excel and Publisher
• Photocopiers and printers
• Image reproduction service

More information

• Retrieving reference items
• Fees + merchandise
• Copying
• Computers and the internet
• Accessibility

Frequently asked questions

• Researching Tasmania's History
• Finding information and items
• Using our online subscription databases
• Using LINC computers
• Visiting and facilities