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

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

Learn with the curatorial team behind the recently refreshed Treasures Gallery and hear some of their favourite stories behind the collections and services of the Library.

Learn about National Library of Australia Scholar Natasha Naidu's research into the regulation of Indian indentured labour in Fiji, 1879–1916.

Learn more about the Library's exhibitions loan program, as Oryun Haengsil goes on display at Hallyu! The Korean Wave at the National Museum of Australia.

Learn about the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre, recipient of a 2025 Community Heritage Grant.

Get help to find and access material from the Library’s Chinese collection and beyond.

In a recently completed project we called for material from Australians with Indian heritage to add to the national collection. 

Hear from one of our 2024 National Library of Australia Scholars about her research in the Indonesian collection. 

Exploring 1975: The Vietnam War and Operation Babylift

Learn about National Library Fellow Professor Robin Gerster's research into the life of historian Harold S. Williams and Williams' historical research in Japan.

Learn about the items collected during the Indian Diaspora in Australia collecting project from curator Cherie Carter and material donor Dr Lariane Fonseca.