The National Library operates from 4 buildings: 3 in Canberra and one in Jakarta, Indonesia. These buildings house our collection of approximately 10 million items.

To find an out of print book you can start by getting in contact with a second hand/antiquarian bookseller.

The Ann Moyal Lecture is given by a distinguished speaker on a contemporary question that draws on such fields of knowledge as science, environment, ecology, history, anthropology, art, and technological change.

The Kenneth Myer Lecture invites an eminent Australian to make a significant statement on a broad subject of interest to them.

The Seymour Biography Lecture provides eminent life writers with an opportunity to explore the business and craft of biography, autobiography or memoir.

Calculating the copyright term for a given work can be complicated because copyright legislation has changed over time.

Find everything you need to know before your visit to the Library, including information on accessibility, amenities and visiting with children.

While we can't research for you or provide answers to school or university assignments, we can offer you some handy tips.

Personal archives and collections quick tips

The Library acquires Australian material mainly through legal deposit, purchase (direct from publishers or through library suppliers), exchange, gift or donation.