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Finding local history

Start exploring the Library's diverse collections to search through time and place to build family stories and local narratives.

From Perth to Canberra and back again

In this lecture, Dr Ayres explores the Western Australian chapter of the National Library story, showcasing a small snapshot of the deep and rich Western Australian related collections held at the Library.

Grief in World War II expressed in art and fashion with Dr Tets Kimura

Dr Tets Kimura presented a lecture on his 2023 National Library Fellowship research into how grief was experienced during the Asia-Pacific War in two different nations, Australia and Japan, and how it is identifiable in art and fashion.

Grow our digital library

Each year, hundreds of thousands of pages of content are added to our digital collections and made available online through Trove.

Harold S. Williams and Japan with Professor Robin Gerster

Professor Robin Gerster presented a lecture on his research into the life of historian Harold S. Williams and Williams' historical research in Japan.

Hopes and Fears: Australian Migration Stories panel discussion

Special guests held a conversation about their own stories around migration, and how our country can best recognise the extraordinary contribution of migrants to contemporary Australia.

How to trace the history of your house

The resources available for each house may be different, due to the fact the availability, organisation, and location of records vary from state to state.

Introduction to oral history

Dive into the oral history collection, exploring highlights and how you can access the voices that describe Australia's cultural, intellectual and social life.

Introduction to the Asian language collection

Learn what is available and how you can find and access items in our Asian language collections in this webinar.

Introduction to Trove searching

Learn how you can search across millions of newspapers, journals, books, pictures, maps, and many other items from cultural, community and research collections around Australia.

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Browse by topic

Explore our collections by topic or format.

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Search Australian history online

Look for anything digital, anywhere, anytime.

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How to use the catalogue

Guidance to help you explore every corner of the Library.

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Research resources

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