Find out about our events, workshops, podcast, recording pod, book and more, all celebrating Australia's most significant oral history collection.

Dive into the world of wacky advertising from decades past.

Explore letters written by Dorothy Richmond about her experience travelling to Europe with the 1924 Australian Olympic team.

Hear from some of the people working to protect Australia's incredible wildlife. 

Library staff recently attended the Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST), returning with new acquisitions, knowledge and connections.

Heartfelt condolences are extended to her family on behalf of the Director General and staff from the National Library of Australia.

The National Library of Australia notes the recent passing of Dr Patricia Clarke – writer, historian, editor and trailblazing journalist.

The National Library is undertaking scheduled online maintenance throughout March and April.

Hear from 2023 National Library Fellow Dr Mei-Fen Kuo about her research into the impact of Chinese cafes during the Cold War.

Hear from Dr Lorinda Cramer about her research into Australian wool and her experience as a 2023 National Library Fellow.

Learn about some of our key oral history collections that you can use for family history research.

Learn about the research of 2024 National Library Scholar Zoe Smith and what she found during her time at the Library.