Just as a regular library gathers together books and manuscripts, the Australian Web Archive (AWA) collects online publications.

Our Maps collection includes around 1 million maps, from early European charts to current mapping of Australia, in print and digital form.

Our Oral History and Folklore Collection dates back to the 1950’s and includes a rich and diverse collection of interviews and recordings with Australians from all walks of life.

Our newspaper collections include digitised historic and modern newspapers accessible online, as well as newspapers in microform and paper formats.

Friends of the National Library of Australia share a passion for the Library and its collections.

The Library Council consists of 12 members.

Helping to preserve our cultural heritage

The Friends newsletter is produced 4 times a year.

Learn about the Prepublication Data Service application process for general publications.

The ISSN is a unique code for the identification of serial publications. Apply for a new ISSN, let us know about a change in serial details and learn more about how ISSNs work.