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

The National Library operates from 4 buildings: 3 in Canberra and one in Jakarta, Indonesia. These buildings house our collection of approximately 10 million items.

To find an out of print book you can start by getting in contact with a second hand/antiquarian bookseller.

The Kenneth Myer Lecture invites an eminent Australian to make a significant statement on a broad subject of interest to them.

The Seymour Biography Lecture provides eminent life writers with an opportunity to explore the business and craft of biography, autobiography or memoir.

The Ann Moyal Lecture is given by a distinguished speaker on a contemporary question that draws on such fields of knowledge as science, environment, ecology, history, anthropology, art, and technological change.

Calculating the copyright term for a given work can be complicated because copyright legislation has changed over time.

A list of steps to take to prepare for a significance assessment or a preservation needs assessment.

Find everything you need to know before your visit to the Library, including information on accessibility, amenities and visiting with children.

How to find and use items in the Maps Collection.