We recognise that public sector information should be treated as a national resource. In support of this principle, this page assists you to better understand how we make decisions and administer programs.

This policy provides a framework aligned with corporate strategic priorities, for all programs of work that preserve and, through preservation, facilitate access to the collections held by the Library.

This policy outlines the key principles that underpin sustainable description activities and practices for material in the National Library of Australia’s collections.

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.

This strategy commits the National Library to expand the range of collections available digitally, enabling engagement with audiences in national and international conversations and securing the long-term digital preservation of collections.

The volunteer program offers the community an opportunity to play an active role in supporting and promoting the work of the Library.

Policy for the consumption of food and drink by visitors in the reading rooms and other public areas of the Library.

Our newspaper collections include digitised historic and modern newspapers accessible online, as well as newspapers in microform and paper formats.

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Our dance collection contains portraits, manuscripts, oral history interviews, photographs, music scores, personal papers, theatre programs and memorabilia.