Applications for 2027 National Library of Australia Fellowships and Creative Arts Fellowships open on 23 February 2026.

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

Answers to frequently asked questions about Fellowships and Scholarships.

Over 32,000 items, including rare books, pamphlets, maps, and ephemera, covering topics such as Oceania, transport, and literature. Compiled by Sir John Alexander Ferguson, it is a key resource for Australian history and bibliography.

This award-winning documentary tells the story of two tenacious Nairobi women who decide to transform what used to be a whites-only library into a vibrant cultural hub. 

Learn how to find and access the Library's vast and diverse collection around film, television and media history.

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

The National Library of Australia acknowledges First Australians as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and pays respect to Elders – past and present – and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We hold a diverse range of material, offering a rich interpretation of Australia's past and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Explore the themes of discovery, cultural encounters, and the European settlement of Australia.