Join us for this webinar as we discuss the contribution of Australian photojournalism and the stories behind the Fairfax photo archive.

Ever wondered how people learned the piano in the 1780s, 1880s and 1980s?

Delve into our collections with our Research Librarians and uncover your family history.

Our Research Librarians delved into our collections and uncover the histories of Australian women in leadership.

Create a legacy and join the Hazel de Berg circle by making a bequest to the Library.

421 photographs taken in the period 1858–1910 in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia, mostly of public buildings, street scenes, rural scenes and events.

We collect Australia's stories. Ensure your story is preserved for future generations through legal deposit.

Contact form for legal deposit enquiries

Answers to frequently-asked questions about legal deposit

Small collection of German and Austrian books, mostly early twentieth century, including poetry, plays, novels, essays, fairytales, folklore, art books, memoirs, and books on the theatre and opera.