Christopher Cheng, illustrated by Di Wu

The Asian language collections cover a broad range of formats and focus on contemporary Asia from the 19th century onwards 

Yahia’s research examined the Chinese ‘homosexual’ men’s lived experience as represented in the Australian-Chinese language newspapers, magazines, and digital media.

We spoke to Dr Bill Mihalopoulos about his research using the Harold S Williams collection and time at the Library. 

The Library maintains a small but significant collection of Lao language materials.

The Library maintains a small but significant collection of Khmer language materials; it consists of publications mainly from Cambodia, plus some from the Cambodian-Australian community in Australia.

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

The Japanese collection is a rich source of information on the history, culture and current affairs of Japan.

The Library maintains a collection of Vietnamese language materials consisting of publications from Vietnam and Australian publications in the Vietnamese language.

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

The Burmese collections at the National Library of Australia consist of thousands of books, journals and microfilm holdings in Burmese language and Burma/Myanmar-related materials.

The Library's Korean language collection of is the largest and most significant Korean collection in Australia.