The Main Reading Room houses a collection of sculptures and paintings inspired by Indigenous stories of the Australian landscape.

The Special Collections Reading Room houses art relating to Australian history and culture in the post-colonial era, focusing on modern Australian people and places.

The National Library incorporates major works of art that have become closely associated with the building.

Meet the recipients of our Asia Study Grants.

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

This oral history project underpins a broader Australian Centre for Paralympic Studies project  to capture and preserve the history of Paralympic sport.

The Australian Joint Copying Project (AJCP) is a collection of unique historical material relating to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific dating from 1560 to 1984. 

Just as a regular library gathers together books and manuscripts, the Australian Web Archive (AWA) collects online publications.

Friends of the National Library of Australia share a passion for the Library and its collections.

We offer personalised guidance from expert librarians and curators. Find out what we can help with and how to book your one-on-one phone or in person appointment.