The Library has an ambitious mission: to assemble a complete collection of Australian published work.

Take flight with some of the prominent aviation families in the collection.

Applications for volunteer guides are open now until 11:59pm on Tuesday 29 October 2024.

Find out how to get started with your family history research and how the Library can help along the way.

Explore the cultural politics of Australian art music with 2023 National Library of Australia Scholar Stephanie Shon.

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

The map includes details of the first sighting of Tasmania by Europeans and the first mapping of New Zealand.

Bookmark This is a podcast from the National Library of Australia.

Season one of the Bookmark This podcast, Off Stage, explores the vibrant characters, milestone moments and cultural treasures found in the exhibition On Stage: Spotlight on Our Performing Arts. Hosted by journalist, author, radio broadcaster and playwright Melanie Tait, Off Stage delves into the untold stories of Australia theatre, dance, music and film.

Season two, Bold Types, is hosted by political reporter and author Amy Remekis. Based on the book by Dr Patricia Clarke, Bold Types celebrates the pioneering women who took the world of journalism by storm, with each episode featuring contemporary female journalists reflecting on their experiences and those of their forebears.

Learn about Jacinta Mackay's NLA Scholarship research using the Bringing Them Home oral history recordings.

See a few highlights from our collection in different formats that can be used to build your architectural knowledge.