Hear from Peter Crowley about his research for his debut book about surveyor Thomas Scott Townsend.

Learn about the fascinating career of Eleanor Witcombe with 2023 National Library Fellow and biographer Eleanor Hogan.

Hear from Dr Jo Langdon about her research and experience as a 2024 Creative Arts Fellow.

The Margarita Philosophica (Pearl of Philosophy) (1517) of German Carthusian monk and prior Gregor Reisch (c. 1467-1525).

Explore these book recommendations from the National Library staff to help library lovers of all ages get in the Library Lovers’ Day spirit!

Learn about a poster featured in our Hopes and Fears exhibition, and how the creators made it to reclaim a derogatory word and celebrate their heritage.

Explore dictionaries of various shapes, sizes, languages and subjects from the Library's collection.

How is a rare book about swimming connected to an important early European map of Australia and American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin? Find out in this blog.

Learn about Martie’s Fellowship that will result in a documentary to be screened at the 2023 National Folk Festival.

Yahia’s research examined the Chinese ‘homosexual’ men’s lived experience as represented in the Australian-Chinese language newspapers, magazines, and digital media.