Learn about a poster featured in our Hopes and Fears exhibition, and how the creators made it to reclaim a derogatory word and celebrate their heritage.

Explore these book recommendations from the National Library staff to help library lovers of all ages get in the Library Lovers’ Day spirit!

Learn about the federal election ephemera collection and how you can contribute.

Find out how a powerful newspaper article written in 1855 by a fugitive slave was re-published into a book and added to our collection.

The Margarita Philosophica (Pearl of Philosophy) (1517) of German Carthusian monk and prior Gregor Reisch (c. 1467-1525).

Hear from Peter Crowley about his research for his debut book about surveyor Thomas Scott Townsend.

Learn about the fascinating career of Eleanor Witcombe with 2023 National Library Fellow and biographer Eleanor Hogan.

Online genealogy resources make it easier than ever to dive into your family history from the comfort of home. 

Applications for 2026 National Library of Australia Scholarships open on 28 April 2025.

Applications for 2027 National Library of Australia Scholarships open on 23 March 2026.

Researchers, academics and creatives are encouraged to apply for 6 philanthropically funded scholarships and 5 grants which open for applications on Monday 1 May 2023.

Celebrate William Shakespeare's birthday with Shakespearean gems from the National Library's rare books collections.