Find out how to access over 60,000 passes issued to Indian people who came to Fiji as indentured labourers.

The National Library houses the largest and most actively developing research resource on Asia in Australia, with holdings of over half a million volumes.

Hear from NLA Fellow Dr Gwyn McClelland about his research and time at the Library.

Professor Robin Gerster presented a lecture on his research into the life of historian Harold S. Williams and Williams' historical research in Japan.

Explore some of the recent additions to the collection representing the contribution of Australians with Chinese heritage.

Dr Tets Kimura presented a lecture on his 2023 National Library Fellowship research into how grief was experienced during the Asia-Pacific War in two different nations, Australia and Japan, and how it is identifiable in art and fashion.

Around 6000 titles focusing on Chinese history, especially the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) and the 20th century, as well as biography, art, archaeology, literature and philosophy.

Using the Library’s English and Chinese language material, Dr Yao-Tai Li set out to examine the daily experiences of Chinese migrants since the 1970s.

The Library actively collects new publications from Timor Leste, including books, journals, newspapers and government publications.

Oral history interviews by Diana Giese with Chinese Australians, Cambodian refugees and community leaders, and with people involved in the Australian publishing industry.

We're seeking ephemera, such as pamphlets, posters, badges and programs, from the Australian-Indian community.

Featuring over 4,700 photographs of ancient art and architecture across Southeast Asia is the Coffin Collection. Captured between 1955 and 1972 by Yves Coffin, this collection highlights Khmer monuments at Angkor, Cham sculptures, and Thai temples, alongside the art of Java and Bali. A valuable visual record of Southeast Asia's rich cultural heritage.