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Tools and resources to guide your research.

Guides and resources

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Research guides

Get expert search tips and strategies to help you navigate our collection

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Guides to selected collections

The National Library's collections range in date from the eleventh century to the present, take in every country in the world and are exceptionally broad in format and subject.

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Portrait of Oliver Barberie and family, 1900, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-136621963

Family history research guide

Uncover hidden stories of your heritage and trace your genealogy using our research guide.

Tools and tips

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About the collection
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Programs and presentations

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Fellowships and scholarships

Supporting researchers, writers, artists and PhD candidates to engage with our unique collections to create new and innovative works.

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Research outcomes and presentations

Delve deep into fascinating subjects with researchers, artists, writers and students from our research programs

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Flagship lectures

Our flagship lectures are made possible by the generous support of our donors.

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