About 2000 books, pamphlets and serials in various languages, mostly about the history and culture of countries in Asia, particularly Burma/Myanmar.

Books, pamphlets, reprints and single issues of serials, mainly in French, relating to the ancient history, archaeology and culture of Southeast Asia.

Dr Christina Thompson presented a lecture on her 2023 Creative Arts Fellowship research into what happened when writing arrived on the islands of the Pacific.

Learn what is available and how you can find and access items in our Asian language collections in this webinar.

We're seeking ephemera, such as pamphlets, posters, badges and programs, from the Australian-Indian community.

Learn something new at the National Library this February.

As part of our Enlighten Festival program, join local children's author Kathy Weeden for a live reading of her picture book Phonobet.

See what's happening at the Library this summer, including exhibitions, tours and more.

The Chinese collection of the National Library is a rich source of information on the history, culture and current affairs of China.

Judith Wright, introduction by Meredith McKinney