Learn from our expert curators to discover stories behind Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive, and the methods used to produce these slices of life from Australian history.

In this webinar we discussed the contribution of Australian photojournalism and the stories behind the Fairfax photo archive.

Ever wondered how people learned the piano in the 1780s, 1880s and 1980s?

Create a legacy and join the Hazel de Berg circle by making a bequest to the Library.

Answers to frequently-asked questions about legal deposit

This small but significant collection of early 20th-century German and Austrian books includes poetry, plays, novels, essays, fairytales, folklore, art books, memoirs, and works on theatre and opera. Many are rare or limited editions, notable for their fine bindings and illustrations.

Twitchers rejoice as a new book showcasing the sketches and paintings of master bird painter William T. Cooper is set for release by NLA Publishing.

Over 6000 books, pamphlets and journals mainly related to Australian history and politics, as well as personal papers and a significant number of British and American imprints.

Find out about President of the Myer Foundation, Rupert Myer AO, keynote speech at the Library’s 2024 Patron Dinner.

The Library Council consists of 12 members.