How to find and use items in the Pictures collection.

Each request for an external loan to an exhibition should be received with at least twelve months' notice to allow sufficient time for scheduling and the preparation of the loan, as per the Library's exhibitions loans policy.

Helping to preserve our cultural heritage

What information is collected about you when you visit this site and how this information is used.

Learn about the history of our building, our services, and explore our behind-the-scenes spaces by joining a free guided tour.

The Library will supply a digital surrogate in place of the original physical item where possible within copyright and other rights obligations.

We collect Australia's stories. Ensure your story is preserved for future generations through legal deposit.

See how to deposit a publication in person, by mail and electronically.

The National Library has endorsed the National and State Libraries Australia (NSLA) position statement on requests to take down access to content from our collections.

Access a range of services and the Library's general collection in our Main Reading Room.