Using the Library’s English and Chinese language material, Dr Yao-Tai Li set out to examine the daily experiences of Chinese migrants since the 1970s.

Read about Creative Arts Fellow Celia Craig's experience of exploring the papers of musician Miriam Hyde.

Applications for 2027 National Library of Australia Fellowships and Creative Arts Fellowships open on 23 February 2026.

Explore early women writers in the Library's rare books collections up to the year 1700.

NLA Fellow Dr Alice Garner recently dove into the oral history collection to explore the remarkable life and legacy of Mavis Robertson AM.

Hear from NLA Fellow Dr Gwyn McClelland about his research and time at the Library.

Learn about our Enlighten 2024 illuminations and find your home at your National Library.

Learn about 2025 National Library of Australia Fellow John Morrissey's research into poet and environmentalist Judith Wright. 

Hear from Dr Tets Kimura about his research, his time at the Library and what he’s doing next.

Learn about 2025 National Library of Australia Fellow Dr Samuel White's research into the historical use of military call-outs and the decision-making processes behind deploying troops in Australia.

We will join organisations across the country this August to celebrate National Science Week, Australia’s annual festival of science, technology and innovation.

Explore the remarkable achievements of the Papunya community to record and teach their language and culture.