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

The Library has an ambitious mission: to assemble a complete collection of Australian published work.

Searching for the 18th-century character in the Library's rare books and music collections.

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.

For many centuries Europeans believed there must be a vast land in the southern hemisphere, variously called ‘Terra Australis Incognita’ from the Latin for ‘Unknown South Land’.

As the days gets shorter, liven up your evenings with thought-provoking discussions at the National Library this May.

Researchers, academics and PhD candidates are encouraged to apply for 9 philanthropically funded scholarships and 5 grants which open for applications on Monday 29 April 2024.

Learn about the evolution of legal deposit and how it works in Australia today.

A celebration of Margaret Tucker's life and work

The Library nominated Praiseworthy for this significant prize.