This is a list of libraries in the Australian Capital Territory. As the territory contains Australia's capital city, Canberra (which takes up a significant amount of the territory), the ACT contains many of the libraries which are part of government organisations.
National Library of Australia, 6,496,772 items held, largest library in Australia. Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
Academic libraries
Pacific Manuscripts Bureau (Australian National University) Australian National University Library (Australian National University) University of Canberra Library (University of Canberra) World Knowledge Centre for Australia Basser Library (Australian Academy of Science)
Public libraries The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is serviced by Libraries ACT, which has 10 branches:
ACT Heritage Library Belconnen Library Civic Library Dickson Library Erindale Library Gungahlin Library Kingston Library Kippax Library Tuggeranong Library Woden Library
Special libraries
GLAM libraries
National Gallery of Australia Research Library and Archives National Portrait Gallery Research Library National Museum of Australia Research Library
Legal libraries
ACT Legislative Assembly Library Parliamentary Library of Australia
Archive libraries
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature
See also
Mechanics' institutes of Australia
References