In the first of two blogs, learn about birth certificates, First Nations family history, electoral rolls, and cemetery records.

Australian slang unites the ‘true blue’ and the ‘dinky-di’, and separates the ‘cheeky little possums’ from the ‘happy little Vegemites’.

Learn about the opening of the Library building in 1968 and how collection storage has changed over the years.

Reading recommendations featuring stories from the Australian cricket, AFL, rugby and soccer fields.

The Library recently acquired three photographic portraits of 2022-23 Australian Children's Laureate, Gabrielle Wang.

Ever wondered how people learned the piano in the 1780s, 1880s and 1980s?

The National Library of Australia has launched its modernised Catalogue making it easier for patrons to search the Library’s collections.

Escape the cold this August and get involved with activities run by the National Library.

Dive into our sporting photography collections with this selection crowds that have showed up to support their favourite athletes.

Dr Adam Sundberg talks about his experience studying the environmental effects of marine bioinvasions through the study of ballast water.

The redeveloped Catalogue is now live.

The Library is developing a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan and we'd like your feedback.