Escape the cold this August and get involved with activities run by the National Library.

Delve into Ireland’s rich history and culture with the Auchmuty Collection. Featuring rare books, pamphlets, and journals from 1900 to 1950, this specialised resource explores Anglo-Irish relations, the Irish Free State, and more. A treasure trove for researchers, donated by Margaret Auchmuty in 1983.

Provided researchers and PhD students opportunities to research the Library's Asian language and Asia-related collections.

Meet the recipients of our Asia Study Grants.

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

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

The National Library has a large collection of sculptures built into and around the building, and beautiful tapestries hanging in our foyer.

The Library is working to leverage artificial intelligence technologies to deliver our mission while retaining our trusted and respected reputation.

Our vision for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the National Library of Australia is intrinsically linked to legal, responsible and ethical innovation in service to unlocking the national collection - in ways that further amplify its breadth, accessibility and impact without perpetrating or entrenching harms.