The Asian language collections cover a broad range of formats and focus on contemporary Asia from the 19th century onwards 

Explore some of the crime-fiction reads in the collection and how they can help readers learn more about Australian culture, history and place.

Microform collections documenting the anti-slavery movement from the 18th-20th centuries and selected monographs

Paintings, drawings, sketchbooks and manuscripts by George French Angas.

The Alston Collection is a treasure trove of over 1,800 works on philology and linguistics. From rare books and manuscripts to Robin Alston’s personal drafts and correspondence, this collection is a must for anyone exploring the history of language and early bibliographical studies.

Join Mike from the National Library Bookshop as he reads 'Bowerbird Blues' for National Simultaneous Storytime 2024.