There is a wide range of material relating to the effect of the First World War on Australia and Australians, ranging from the personal and intimate to the professional and remote.

This guide will help you find resources both in and outside our collection to make your journey of discovery easier.

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

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

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

Answers to frequently asked questions about Fellowships and Scholarships.